DTU Part of European Network Set up for Measuring Greenhouse Gases

Riso DTU is part of the network called Integrated non-CO, Greenhouse Gas Observing System (InGOS) and funded by the EU for measuring harmful greenhouse gases other than CO₂. The main focus of the network is to provide accurate measurements and other information on nitrous oxide and methane and initiate stronger action for environmental conservation.

It is very important to have clear information regarding the exact amount of greenhouse gas emissions not only in terms of CO₂ but also for other gases which are equally harmful. As of now greenhouse gas emissions have only been measured in numbers like consumption of fertilizers or number of agricultural livestock.

The network, however, will collect actual measurements obtained from masts, towers and peaks and other such points all over Europe, integrate this information with computer models in order to provide an accurate picture of the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. This will help the governments of Europe to ascertain if the European Environmental policy is effective. Riso DTU will play the role of a workshop where atmospheric measurements will occur from the meteorological mast and the willow field that was set up some time back for the assessment of carbon emissions during the cultivation of crops. The measurements obtained from DTU will be compared with the measurement methods within the network and DTU will be responsible for conducting workshops on modelling and measurement. InGOS is a four-year project with a funding of €10 million headed by Institution Energy research centre of the Netherlands located in Holland.