Infrastructure Program for Research and Emissions Monitoring
East European Methane Study
Contract No.: 3/RO-CH/30.102025
Contract Duration: 41 months
Contract Start Date: 1.11.2025
End Date of Contracted Activities: 31.03.2029
Consolidarea cercetării România-Elveția în măsurare și modelare a metanului.
Dezvoltarea unui unei infrastructuri avansate de măsurare a concentrațiilor atmosferice de metan în România, prin integrarea tehnologiilor de ultimă generație, pentru a genera date de înaltă calitate și observații în timp real.
Consolidarea capacității de cercetare prin instruirea specialiștilor români, transfer de cunoștințe și schimb de expertiză cu partenerii elvețieni, crescând competențele naționale în măsurarea, analiza și modelarea metanului.
National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli"
INCAS is Romania’s leading applied research institute in the aerospace field, with over 70 years of experience in aeronautics, aerodynamics, atmospheric science, and experimental flight. Its activity includes advanced research on atmospheric phenomena and the integration of scientific sensors on airborne platforms. The institute operates its own research aircraft fleet, including a BN-2A fully equipped for atmospheric measurements. This infrastructure enables the execution of measurement campaigns to monitor air pollutants, including methane.
Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
Empa is Switzerland’s leading interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for society and industry. As a part of the ETH Domain, Empa develops advanced materials and innovative technologies in the field of energy, the environment, and sustainability. It is internationally recognized for its expertise in air quality monitoring and atmospheric science, operating complex infrastructure for monitoring pollutants and greenhouse gases and applying sophisticated modeling techniques to understand the impacts of pollutants and greenhouse gases on the environment, climate, and human health. Through robust scientific data, Empa supports national and international authorities in shaping climate policies and delivers practical solutions to improve air quality and safeguard our planet for future generations.
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