- Densely populated countries are very concerned about ammonia and methane: ability to show a reduction trend will enhance a ‘licence to operate’ for all animal farms.
- Controversy ammonia emissions Dutch livestock still unresolved. Solution must be found. Other countries have the same problem.
- Live monitoring is the most robust way to quantify and manage emissions, for which ubiquitous use of ‘low cost’ sensors is needed.
- Ammonia monitoring is the priority now, but methane monitoring is around the corner. Nitrous Oxide (N2O or “lachgas”) is also of interest (WUR).
- Animal welfare impact assessment of air quality in barns now possible. Concentrations of ammonia can impact the health of the heard in a stable. Warnings of risk concentration in the air will enable timely response.
- Most Electro-chemical sensor elements need to be replaced every 18 months with high cost of ownership.
- Competitive advantages:
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Simultaneous ammonia & methane & N2O measurements
- Advanced data platform
- Indirect optical spectroscopy
- Use of nano substrate
- No direct contact between sensor & gas, so no drift
- High accuracy, low detection limit (< 1ppm)
- Sampling frequency: 15 minutes
- Measures ammonia, methane and nitrous oxide
- Service life: 5 years
Nanovision owns exclusive license to technology
Complete product & data platform available
- AirNode sensor housing
- Many hundreds in use in London and around the world
- Several years of robust outdoor field performance
- WiFi & 4G connectivity
- Compact & lightweight
- AirScape data platform
- Remote device monitoring
- Cloud data storage
- Advanced user interface & API data exchange
- Complete system can be market ready within one year
- Potential extension of sensor portfolio with open path laser
Possible partnerships for a complete solution
IP, project management, syndicate lead
Scientific validation & public policy
Sensor component development
Hardware integration, FW development & Data Platform
contact us at: info(@)nanovision.nl