Description
Measuring Methane Emissions from Solid Waste Landfills
Side-by-Side Assessment of Ground-Based, Drone-Based, and Aircraft-Based Technologies
As landfill methane monitoring evolves under regulatory and ESG pressures, operators need validated tools to quantify emissions accurately. This EREF-funded study provides the first direct, side-by-side comparison of aircraft-based (Carbon Mapper), ground-based (Tracer Correlation Method), and drone-based (D-SEM) methane measurement technologies at U.S. landfills.
The research demonstrates that drone-based SEM, when paired with SEM2Flux modeling, offers a reliable, high-resolution, and scalable approach to quantify emissions—outperforming traditional surface scans and revealing significant variability in aerial detection tools. Operators, consultants, and policymakers will find clear insights into each method’s strengths, limitations, and field applicability.
Ideal for:
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Landfill operators seeking compliance and emissions transparency
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Consultants selecting appropriate methane measurement strategies
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Policy stakeholders evaluating detection technologies
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ESG teams improving GHG inventories and disclosure accuracy
Includes:
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Method comparison results across multiple landfill conditions
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Technology-specific performance insights
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Recommendations for integrating drone-based monitoring
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Practical implications for regulatory and operational planning
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