Carbon Sense
by LumenUs Scientific
Hosted by Dr. Sean Crowell, Founder and CEO of LumenUs Scientific, Carbon Sense explores the cutting-edge science and technology driving climate solutions. With a focus on the transformative power of satellite data, each episode dives into the pressing challenges of carbon emissions and climate change. Dr. Crowell brings his expertise and vision for an inclusive, mindful approach to advancing climate technologies, creating a platform for leading experts to share actionable insights and solutions. Tune in to discover how innovation and collaboration are shaping a better future for all of us.
Episodes
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S1 Ep 19 Long Path Technologies: Continuous Methane Leak Detection with Dr. Caroline Alden
In this episode, Dr. Sean Crowell interviews Dr. Caroline Alden, the Chief Science Officer of Long Path. Long Path is an advanced methane monitoring startup with a simple goal: provide continuous monitoring of upstream oil & gas facilities to improve operations and lower methane emissions. They...
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Ep 18 Health Impacts from Methane Co-pollutants with Dr. Kelsey Bilsback
Summary In this episode, Sean Crowell interviews Dr. Kelsey Bilsback from PSE Healthy Energy, focusing on the intersection of air quality, health, and energy policy. Kelsey shares her journey from studying particle physics at CERN to her current role in air quality modeling, emphasizing the...
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EP 17 High Precision Methane with Lasers feat Peter Roos
In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Pete Roos discuss the innovative technologies developed by Bridger Photonics for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. They explore the power of LiDAR technology, the importance of accurate measurements, and the company's mission to...
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EP 16 Methane from Trash with Tia Scarpelli of Carbon Mapper
In this conversation, Tia Scarpelli discusses her journey in climate research, focusing on methane emissions from landfills and the complexities of solid waste management. She highlights the importance of understanding methane generation, the role of remote sensing in emission detection, and the...
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EP 15 SATLANTIS: Tracing Emissions from Oil and Gas Pipelines with Aitor Morinigo
In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews Aitor Morinigo, CEO of Satlantis, about the company's innovative approach to remote sensing and methane detection. Aitor shares his background in mechanical engineering and his journey from working in large corporations to leading a startup focused on...
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Ep 14 Voices of the OCO-2 and OCO-3 Missions
In this episode, Sean leads us on a journey through the history of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory missions and the scientists whose work has utilized the data to find key insights about the natural and human-influenced carbon cycle. This episode is being released due to the status of these...
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Ep 13 TROPOMI: Seeing Methane from Space with Dr. Ilse Aben
How do you detect methane leaks from space? And once you do - what comes next? In this episode, Dr. Ilse Aben shares the story of TROPOMI, the Dutch-led satellite instrument that scans the Earth daily for greenhouse gases. We explore how column measurements are turned into emissions, the power...
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Ep 12: GHG Monitoring at the EO Summit with Dr. Sean Crowell
Summary This conversation delves into the insights from the EO Summit, focusing on greenhouse gas monitoring and pipeline methane emissions. It highlights the advancements in Earth observation technology, the importance of data integration, and the challenges faced in monitoring emissions...
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Ep 11 Tracking Power Plants from Space Using Satellites and AI with Dr. Heather Couture
In this conversation, Dr. Heather Couture discusses her work with Climate TRACE, focusing on the use of AI and satellite data to estimate CO2 emissions from power plants. She explains the importance of granular data for individual power plants, the challenges of estimating emissions accurately…
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Ep 10 The Climate TRACE Coalition with Dr. Aaron Davitt
In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Aaron Davitt of WattTime discuss the intersection of climate data, remote sensing, and emission tracking. Aaron introduces the Climate Trace Coalition, which was founded by Watt Time and former US Vice President Al Gore to create comprehensive greenhouse gas...
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Ep 9 The Future of EO from Space with Aravind Ravichandran
In this conversation, Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch, an industry insider for Earth Observation (EO), discusses the economic and public aspects of the industry, including challenges and opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of both government and commercial...
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Ep 8 GeoCarb: Observing Carbon Weather with Dr. Sean Crowell
This conversation delves into the ambitious GeoCARB project, which aimed to revolutionize carbon monitoring from space. Sean Crowell discusses the project's inception, technical achievements, and the challenges faced, including budget constraints and competition from international efforts.…
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Ep 7 CO2M and the Future of Urban to National GHG Monitoring with Yasjka Meijer
In this conversation, Dr. Sean Crowell interviews Yasjka Meijer about the advancements in remote sensing technology and its application in monitoring greenhouse gases. They discuss the importance of satellite data, the role of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Copernicus program, and the...
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Ep 6 GHGSAT: Revolutionizing Emission Monitoring with Jean Francois Gauthier
In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews J-F Gauthier, Vice President of GHGSat, about the company's mission to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using satellite technology. J-F shares his unique journey into the field of remote sensing, the evolution of GHGSat, and the challenges faced by...
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Ep 5 Carbon Mapper: Mitigating Methane Emissions with Dr. Dan Cusworth
In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Dan Cusworth discuss the development and impact of CarbonMapper, a technology aimed at mitigating methane emissions through advanced remote sensing techniques. They explore the technological innovations that enable CarbonMapper, the importance of data...
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Ep 4 Boiling Down the Carbon Cycle and Remote Sensing Fundamentals
In this episode, Dr. Sean Crowell goes it alone to help boil down the first few episodes and give a high level summary on the fundamentals of carbon emissions and how we measure them from space.
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Ep 3 A Deep Dive into the Science of Remote Sensing with Dr. David Crisp
In this conversation, Dr. Sean Crowell and Dr. David Crisp delve into the intricate interactions of light with matter, focusing on the principles of absorption, transmission, and reflection of photons. They explore the challenges of measuring greenhouse gases, the importance of accuracy and...
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Ep 2 From Venus to Earth: The Story of the Orbiting Carbon Observatories with Dr. David Crisp
In this episode, Dr. David Crisp shares his remarkable journey from studying planetary atmospheres to leading the development of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO). He discusses the challenges faced during the mission, the importance of international collaboration in climate monitoring, and…
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Ep 1 The Carbon Cycle, Greenhouse Gases, and Our Global Climate Reality with Dr. Scott Denning
In this inaugural episode of Carbon Sense, host Sean Crowell welcomes atmospheric science expert Dr. Scott Denning, retired professor from Colorado State University and a pioneer in climate modeling. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of carbon dioxide, methane, and the critical role...
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About this show
Hosted by Dr. Sean Crowell, Founder and CEO of LumenUs Scientific, Carbon Sense explores the cutting-edge science and technology driving climate solutions. With a focus on the transformative power of satellite data, each episode dives into the pressing challenges of carbon emissions and climate change. Dr. Crowell brings his expertise and vision for an inclusive, mindful approach to advancing climate technologies, creating a platform for leading experts to share actionable insights and solutions. Tune in to discover how innovation and collaboration are shaping a better future for all of us.
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