Introducing the First Nitrous Oxide Sensors for Agriculture.
The impact of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions on climate change cannot be overstated. The global warming potential of nitrous oxide is 280 - 310 times that of an equivalent mass of CO2.
The agricultural sector, aware of its role in N2O emissions, has long sought ways to mitigate these effects. However, the path to N2O emissions reduction has been hampered by the lack of accessible measurement technology.
We introduce a novel, cost-effective sensor system designed to accurately measure N2O concentrations and, by extension, the fluxes and we validated the performance against the Picarro G2508 Gas Analyzer, a standard in precision atmospheric greenhouse gas measurement.
Read our cross-validation white paper here.
Enter the Agrology Nitrous Oxide Sensors.
These devices, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy, parallel the performance of lab-grade equipment. Their introduction promises a paradigm shift in the measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) of emissions, enabling farmers to adopt and refine practices that significantly curtail emissions of greenhouse gases.
Key Features of the Agrology Nitrous Oxide Sensors:
High Accuracy: Comparable to that of more costly, laboratory-grade equipment, enabling precise real-time measurement of nitrous oxide.
Transformative Potential: These sensors could revolutionize the MMRV space, empowering farmers to modify farming methods that effectively reduce emissions.
Enhanced Assessment: Farmers can evaluate the emissions impact of various farming practices, facilitating informed decisions.
Empowerment Through Data: Growers can now adapt farming methods to cut down on emissions and easily report their successes.
Affordability and Accessibility: Priced to be within reach of a wider audience, these sensors can be deployed extensively across various farm types and regions, enhancing the accuracy of data collection.
Broad Implications: The sensors hold significance for agriculture, climate change research, and understanding the root causes of environmental shifts.
Advancements and Collaborations.
Agrology is currently refining and validating this technology, with commercial deployment slated for early 2025. The Agrology Nitrous Oxide Sensors are being tested alongside Picarro Analyzers and undergoing rigorous statistical analysis to ensure their accuracy, precision, and reliability in measuring nitrous flux. This validation process involves collaboration with industry leaders including Dr. Michael Schuppenhauer, a leading figure in greenhouse gas measurement, highlighting the sensors’ potential across multiple Midwestern corn fields.
Agrology is working with partners to leverage the data gathered by these sensors to evaluate the impact of their patented crop nutrition technologies which enable microbes to reliably produce nitrogen for many of the world’s most important crops.
We are constantly conducting laboratory testing with calibration gases to guarantee the sensors' utmost accuracy. Read our latest cross-validation white paper here.
Looking Ahead.
The Agrology Nitrous Oxide Sensors will be a cornerstone of Agrology’s Arbiter device. With the launch of the integrated system (V1) anticipated for early 2025, this initiative marks a significant step towards a sustainable future.
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