Russia Launches Advanced Greenhouse Gas Monitoring System
A network of autonomous stations deployed on Sakhalin is designed to deliver high-precision data on carbon balance, supporting climate research and future environmental projects.
An advanced greenhouse gas monitoring system has been put into operation on Sakhalin. Telecommunications operator MegaFon has installed 12 autonomous observation stations at a marine carbon testing site in Aniva Bay. Developed jointly with scientists from Sakhalin State University, the system tracks carbon dioxide and methane concentrations in real time across the “soil–water–atmosphere” ecosystem.
Big Data for Accurate Measurement
The system’s distinct feature is its autonomy and integrated design. All monitoring posts run on solar power and are equipped not only with gas analyzers but also with meteorological sensors. Two hydrological sensors have also been installed to monitor coastal water levels. Together, these instruments make it possible to collect data needed for precise calculations of how effectively the natural environment absorbs carbon, according to Newsland.
A Foundation for Climate Projects
The deployment of such digital solutions highlights Russia’s use of telecommunications technologies to address environmental challenges.
The experience gained from this initiative can be scaled to other regions in Russia and beyond. There are currently 19 carbon testing sites operating in Russia, two of them located in the Far East.
