Infrared Imaging System for Greenhouse Gas Identification and Quantification at Landfill Sites

Conducted in partnership with Biothermica Technologies Inc., this project aimed to develop an instrument capable of detecting methane (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions at landfill sites with a spatial resolution of one meter and an accuracy of 5 ppm. The results demonstrated that gas detection at the required thresholds is achievable using a method that combines infrared spectroscopy with laser-based technology. Laboratory testing confirmed the instrument's ability to measure CH₄ and CO₂ concentrations within an acceptable margin of error, enabling accurate assessment and diagnosis of greenhouse gas emissions from landfill sites.