SUMMATION Campaigns
SUMMATION scientists and crews will conduct 6 total campaigns to locate and collect data on methane emissions sources. During each week-long campaign, airplanes and drones will fly over oil and gas fields where ground access is limited, and vehicles and individuals on the ground will use mobile-survey technologies.
Campaign Dates
(Subject to change)
August 23-25, 2022
November 1-6, 2022
February 4-10, 2023
May 1-7, 2023
May 1-7, 2023
November 3-8, 2023
Raw data will be shared as campaigns are completed. After the final campaign, data will be integrated and analyzed for approximately 6 months.
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