In this report explores how environmental conditions — such as cloud cover and terrain roughness — can impact the availability of satellite data in different regions around the world over the course of the year. By providing these insights, the report aims to help new users understand how environmental factors might affect data coverage, highlighting factors they should consider when choosing the most appropriate observation strategy for their needs. The study maps the regions where methane monitoring by satellite might be challenging due to five factors: cloudiness, terrain roughness (i.e. mountainous regions), surface brightness, windiness, and the availability of sunlight.
How environmental conditions shape methane monitoring from space
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Global
Published
2025
Resource Type
Technical report
Category
Detection and quantification technologies
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Technology performance
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