An optical sensor manufactured by ABB was deployed with the
successful launch of satellite Hugo from GHGSat, the emerging
leader in greenhouse gas sensing services in space.
QUEBEC, Jan. 24, 2021 /CNW
Telbec/ - The ABB supplied optical sensor can map methane emissions
from space at a resolution that is 100 times higher than any other
sensors. Whilst previously only larger regions could be surveyed,
for the first time the new greater granularity now allows the
identification of the source of emissions. An additional nine units
are currently under manufacture at ABB to be launched by the
end of 2022 ready to be on-board across the first private satellite
constellation dedicated to emission measurement.
Space offers the ideal location to freely monitor emissions
across jurisdictions and quantitatively report on improvements. The
ABB sensors will provide valuable insights which will enable
governments and industries around the world to meet their emission
reduction targets and reduce the negative impact on global
warming.
"We selected ABB for its ability to deliver world-class
instruments while meeting the challenges of a new space company
like ours." said Stephane Germain,
CEO of GHGSat. "We strive to innovate for the needs of the future,
and we're excited to work with ABB to achieve that.".
"ABB shares GHGSat's goal of reducing emissions through the
creation of their greenhouse gas sensing constellation. Our
selection as the manufacturer for these advanced sensors
demonstrates our competitiveness and strong fit with the private
space sector requirements." said Marc
Corriveau, General Manager ABB Measurement & Analytics
Canada.
"The space revolution is well underway and ABB with its heritage
of unique space instruments and serial production of advanced
measurement sensors for industrial applications is extremely well
positioned to serve this emerging sector." he continued.
GHGSat announced the constellation contract award with ABB in
October 2020, with first deliveries
in 2021. The unit launched by SpaceX was a single unit procured by
GHGSat from ABB two years ago ahead of a selection for the
constellation.
With its involvement in the Canadian SCISAT mission and the
Japanese GOSAT series of satellites, ABB has been at the forefront
of the field of greenhouse gas sensing from space for more than two
decades. ABB optical equipment already in space cumulates more than
100 years of reliable operation. The SCISAT sensor tracks long-term
subtle composition changes in the earth's atmosphere down to parts
per trillion of more than 70 molecules and pollutants since 2003.
Weather agencies across the world base their predictions on ABB
equipment flying onboard the US National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather satellites (NPP and
JPSS), which saves lives by improving the timeliness and accuracy
of weather forecasts for up to seven days.
ABB is also a global leader in earthbound continuous emission
monitoring with over 60,000 systems installed in more than 50
countries worldwide. Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
(CEMS) continuously record and evaluate emission data across
all industries. They provide important information for the
environmental and economic operation of production
facilities. The range includes the ACF5000 that accurately and
reliably monitors up to 15 gas components simultaneously.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology
company that energizes the transformation of society and industry
to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting
software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion
portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive
performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching
back more than 130 years, ABB's success is driven by about 110,000
talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
GHGSat is a leader in high-resolution greenhouse gas
monitoring from space, providing actionable emission data to
businesses, governments, and regulators worldwide. With proprietary
remote-sensing capabilities and patented technology, GHGSat can
monitor individual facilities, offering greater data accuracy, and
facilitating timely strategic decision-making insights.
www.ghgsat.com
SOURCE ABB inc.