Remote sensing of gas leaks
US7855367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/1793
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gas filter correlation radiometer mounted on an aircraft is flown over a target area. The gas filter correlation radiometer is configured to detect ethane (C2H6) gas in the event of a gas leak. The gas filter correlation radiometer uses background radiation to detect ethane.
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