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Open Path Remote Sensing
Source/Emissions Characterization
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Objectives
EPA makes use of the capabilities of remote sensing equipment to measure fine particulate matter and global warming precursor pollutants from fugitive emission sources. Infrared FTIR and diode laser equipment are used to measure ammonia, a fine particulate matter precursor, from animal farms, storage facilities and urban traffic. Modified FTIRs are being deployed to measure vehicular formaldehyde at roadside. FTIR and diode laser equipment also is used to measure methane emissions from landfills. Ultraviolet spectra equipment is now being deployed to determine mercury emissions from chlor-alkali plants.
Projects: |
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| Development of optical remote sensing for sector applications |
| Measurement of Total Site Mercury Emissions from a Chlor-alkali Facility using UV DOAS and VRPM |
| CRADA with Boreal Laser |
| DUV DOAS Development Testing |
| Spectral Evidence of Dial Measurements using Open Path FTIR and UV-DOAS |
| H2S Fugitive Emissions from Pulp and Paper |
| LDAR Barge Emission Project |
| Oil and Gas Field Project |
| Measurement of Emissions from Produced Water Ponds: Upstream Oil Gas Study #1 |
| OP-TDLAS Publications |
| Adapting FTIR Measurement Technology to Homeland Security Applications |
| Optical Remote Sensing Development and Application (Co-funded by OSWER) |
Contact
John Masters, Communications
Phone: 919-541-0634
Email: masters.john@epa.gov
U.S. EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory
Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division
Mail Code: E343-02
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711