Deliverables

Design and Build Autonomous Mobile Methane Measurement Units (AMMMU)
• Eight fully functional AMMMUs
• Specifications for AMMMU instrumentation and housing design
• Selection and integration of multiple methane sensors and meteorological instruments
• Establishment and documentation of communication infrastructure (cellular/satellite)
• Reports detailing part selection, procurement, calibration, and performance
• Technical Advisory Team (TAT) assembly and guidance documentation
METEC-Based Testing
• Field deployment and data collection at METEC under controlled emission scenarios
• Test reports for multiple AMMMU deployment scenarios (single/multiple sources, varying heights)
• Maintenance and troubleshooting logs of AMMMUs
• Published dataset and documentation on a public repository (e.g., Mountain Scholar)
Dispersion Model Testing
• Identification and evaluation of up to four dispersion modeling approaches
• Model performance assessments based on METEC-collected data
• Comparison of predicted vs. actual methane concentrations and emission patterns
• Documentation of protocols, modeling assumptions, and evaluation metrics
Complex Field Site Testing
• Field testing and data collection from aerodynamically complex locations (e.g., compressor stations, gas plants)
• Continuous updates and maintenance logs of AMMMUs in complex settings
• Evaluation of model and measurement performance in diverse real-world conditions
• Final report summarizing model suitability and precision requirements across sites
General Project Deliverables
• Peer-reviewed papers and public reports outlining methodology, limitations, and proposed improvements
• Protocol recommendations for industry-wide methane quantification
• Centralized, real-time database with Quality Control/Quality Assurance checks and alerts
• Final synthesis report detailing lessons learned, recommendations, and deployment guidance