Accessible and actionable emissions data
About our data
Overview
Our data portal includes observations of methane and CO2 super-emitters across the globe. Data is sourced from multiple sensors onboard aircraft, satellites, and other space-based systems. It’s added to the portal on a frequent and ongoing basis.
Who can use the data?
Public access
Our data is intended to be a resource for groups like governments, nonprofits, journalists, and researchers seeking to understand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s available to the public for non-commercial purposes. If you have questions about additional licensing options, including redistribution of our data, please contact us.
Commercial use
For commercial use of Carbon Mapper data, please review our Terms of Use and contact us. For non-methane and carbon dioxide data from the Planet Tanager constellation, contact Planet directly for more information.
Data for developers
We make it easy to integrate our data with external applications. Register for an account through our data portal to get started.
Precise data from trusted sources
Our portal incorporates data from various remote sensing systems, including spaceborne measurements from NASA's EMIT sensor on the International Space Station, as well as dedicated campaigns utilizing advanced airborne platforms, such as NASA’s AVIRIS-NG and Arizona State University’s Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science (GDCS) Global Airborne Observatory.
In the near future, our portal will include data from the Carbon Mapper Coalition's first satellite (called Tanager-1 developed by Planet Labs using technology from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory). The Tanager satellite program is being developed and deployed through a public-private partnership with the Carbon Mapper Coalition.
The Remote sensing landscape
Remote sensing via satellites is a good solution to quickly find large emissions events, a period of time when excess emissions occurred at a particular source. It’s especially useful when leveraged as part of a portfolio of technologies and approaches to emissions monitoring, including ground, airborne, and satellite tools. Our data can then be used to help prioritize mitigation solutions and investments.
Data to support action
Our data helps fill gaps in understanding the size and scope of methane and CO2 emissions and supports direct mitigation from facility and facility operators.
Questions about our data?
For info about our data, contact data@carbonmapper.org.
For info on leak detection services, contact Planet Labs.
More data information
Don’t see what you’re looking for or have questions on how to interpret our data? Have questions about additional licensing options, including redistributing our data? Contact us.