Launch & Locate: Airborne Methane Detection, Geolocation & Cross-Cueing

石油和天然气行业失败的后果是灾难性的。在该行业经营的人的生命风险是众所周知的，但存在另一种风险。我们所有人都看不到，许多人误解了，但如果不加以解决，同样是灾难性的。这对我们作为一个物种来说也是一种风险。甲烷在大气中的平均寿命为11.8年，其全球变暖潜势（GWP）在20年内是二氧化碳的81.2倍（相对± 43%），在100年内是二氧化碳的27.9倍（相对± 47%）。甲烷对我们的星球构成的危险是非常真实的，但人为排放的程度，特别是散逸性排放，仍然相对未知。虽然甲烷的排放和燃烧可以通过监管和治理来管理，但散逸性排放将继续被忽视，除非找到，描述，解决和监测。地球的能源预算，气候反馈和气候敏感性-评估报告第6号，补编第7号为了解决甲烷情报差距，大天空理论将提出一个新的空中侦察作用，以排放管理学说，一个力量倍增器，旨在大大减少所需的时间源泄漏。使用无人机来检测和识别空气中的排放物，BIG SKY THEORY将对现场进行初步调查，以协助英国石油和天然气甲烷管理计划。在提供及时情报的同时，Launch & Locate还将消除危险的地面检查的必要性。与Innovate UK和国家物理实验室合作，BIG SKY THEORY将在安全，高效，有效和及时提供甲烷排放情报方面发挥至关重要的作用。了解大规模排放的最有效手段是通过空气传播的检测和表征。利用最好的硬件、软件、行业专业知识和航空敏锐度，BIG SKY THEORY将部署、监控和管理机载传感器，将高度、速度和覆盖范围带到最恶劣的环境中。以无干扰为基础的小型团队将支持并行的运营交付和排放管理和纠正。侦察作用将重点放在感兴趣的领域，提供对逃逸性甲烷排放的重要认识。对于英国来说，实现净零战略目标，定位甲烷排放至关重要。投资于了解我们面临的挑战，最终将为子孙后代节省时间、金钱和环境。

The consequences of failure in the Oil and Gas sector are catastrophic. The risk to life of those operating in the industry is well known and managed however another risk exists. Unseen to us all and misunderstood by many yet equally catastrophic if not addressed. It is also a risk to us as a species. Methane has a mean atmospheric lifetime of 11.8 years, a Global Warming Potential (GWP) 81.2 (± 43 % relative) times that of carbon dioxide over a twenty-year period and 27.9 (± 47 % relative) times over a hundred-year period\*. The danger Methane presents to our planet is very real, yet the extent of anthropogenic emissions, specifically fugitive emissions, remains relatively unknown. Whilst the venting and flaring of methane can be managed through regulation and governance, fugitive emissions will continue to go unnoticed unless located, characterised, addressed and monitored.\* The Earth's Energy Budget, Climate Feedbacks and Climate Sensitivity -- Assessment Report No.6, Supplement No.7To address the Methane intelligence gap, BIG SKY THEORY will present a new airborne reconnaissance role to emissions management doctrine, a force multiplier designed to drastically reduce the time taken to source leaks. Using drones to detect and characterise emissions from the air, BIG SKY THEORY will create preliminary surveys of sites to assist in UK Oil and Gas Methane management programmes. Whilst providing timely intelligence, Launch & Locate will also negate the need for hazardous ground-based inspections.Working alongside Innovate UK and the National Physical Laboratory, BIG SKY THEORY will play a crucial role in the safe, efficient, effective and timely provision of methane emissions intelligence. The most effective means to understand emissions at scale is via airborne detection and characterisation. Harnessing the very best hardware, software, industry expertise and aviation acumen, BIG SKY THEORY will deploy, monitor and manage airborne sensors, bringing height, speed and reach to the most inhospitable environments.Small teams operating in a non-interference based format will support concurrent operational delivery and emissions management and rectification. The reconnaissance role drawing focus to areas of interest providing critical awareness of fugitive methane emissions.For the UK to meet NET ZERO Strategy targets locating Methane emissions is critical. Investment in understanding the challenge before us will ultimately save time, money and the environment for generations to come.