Technological maturity of aircraft-based methane sensing for GHG mitigation

This resource evaluates the performance of five aircraft-based methane-sensing platforms—Carbon Mapper, GHGSat-AV, Insight M, MethaneAIR, and Scientific Aviation—through over 700 single-blind measurements of methane emissions ranging from 1 to 1,500 kg(CH4)/h. The study found that these platforms can reliably quantify emissions. The results indicate significant advancements in aircraft-based methane detection, highlighting its readiness for integration into environmental policies.