In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews J-F Gauthier, Vice President of GHGSat, about the company's mission to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using satellite technology. J-F shares his unique journey into the field of remote sensing, the evolution of GHGSat, and the challenges faced by commercial entities in this space. The discussion covers the importance of accurate emission detection, collaboration within the remote sensing community, and the future goals of GHGSat, including the ambition to monitor every emitter globally on a daily basis. J-F emphasizes the need for actionable data to drive environmental change and the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders in the fight against climate change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to GHG-Sat and Its Mission00:20 JF Gauthier's Background and Career Path03:47 The Genesis of GHG-Sat and Its Technology06:38 Current Constellation and Future Plans08:30 Commercial Challenges in Methane Monitoring12:23 Understanding GHG-Sat's Detection Capabilities15:56 Validation Efforts and Transparency in Data21:54 Collaboration and Standardization in the Industry25:13 Uncertainty in Measurements and Its Implications25:50 Understanding False Positives in Methane Detection27:42 The Role of Wind in Emission Measurements29:52 Source Attribution Challenges in Emission Data32:46 Human Oversight in Automated Data Analysis34:14 Customer Interaction and Data Delivery39:53 Future Goals for GHGSat44:40 Challenges in CO2 Measurement49:36 The Importance of Actionable DataKeywordsGHGSat, remote sensing, greenhouse gases, methane detection, CO2 monitoring, satellite technology, environmental impact, emissions measurement, climate change, industrial emissionsWhite paper on GHGSat Validation: https://www.ghgsat.com/en/scientific-publications/validation-and-metrics-for-emissions-detection-by-satellite/

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