Project Info
Monitoring and Detecting Methane Emissions to Slow Climate Change
Dorit Hammerling
hammerling@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
Methane is the most important greenhouse gas on decadal scales. Reducing methane emissions in the near future is hence critical for curbing climate change and its destructive effects. Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas production facilities turns out to be a particular promising avenue in part due to the rapid development in various emission monitoring technology ranging from satellites to small ground-based sensors. In our research group, we develop statistical modeling and data analytics frameworks to gain insights from the data obtained from the monitoring technologies with the primary goals of accurate accounting and rapid detection of methane emissions. Detecting methane emissions quickly allows for them to be eliminated rather than acting us a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Not applicable.
Primary Contacts:
Dorit Hammerling, hammerling@mines.edu| Kellis Ward, kellisward@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Good computing and data analysis skills. Strong motivation and good attitude. Good communications skills.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
5
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
Data analysis
Statistical modeling
Report writing, potential for co-authorship on scientific publications
Presentation skills
Team work
MENTORING PLAN
Dedicated Slack channel
Embedding in research group
Graduate student mentor
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Sophomore
Junior
Senior