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Remote sensing of gas leaks

US7855367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2004
Grant dateDec 21, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 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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