SCARBO

Space Carbon Observatory

Period : 2020-10

Scientific area : Atmosphere, Greenhouse effect gases

Aircraft : ATR42

Abstract :

The EU policy guidelines for anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHG) monitoring from space call for frequent observations, high accuracy and spatial resolution. These requirements are currently unmet.

The SCARBO project proposes a solution to the problem leveraging on Small Satellites and miniaturised sensors.

In terms of chemical species to be monitored, SCARBO will target CO2 and CH4

Scientific, technical, programmatic context:

H2020

Geographical area of ​​interest for flights:

Coal-fired power stations in Germany and Poland, aerosol-emitting sites in Spain and Italy

Aircraft base:

Francazal

Scientific or Project manager / organization:

Laure Brooker / Airbus DS

Other participating organizations:

ADS, Univ. Bremen, SRON, Onera, UGA, CNRS, ...