Carbon Sense
Hosted by Dr. Sean Crowell, Founder and CEO of LumenUs Scientific, Carbon Sense explores the cutting-edge science and technology driving climate solutions. With a focus on the transformative power of satellite data, each episode dives into the pressing challenges of carbon emissions and climate change. Dr. Crowell brings his expertise and vision for an inclusive, mindful approach to advancing climate technologies, creating a platform for leading experts to share actionable insights and solutions. Tune in to discover how innovation and collaboration are shaping a better future for all of us.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2025
EP 15 SATLANTIS: Tracing Emissions from Oil and Gas Pipelines with Aitor Morinigo
In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews Aitor Morinigo, CEO of Satlantis, about the company's innovative approach to remote sensing and methane detection. Aitor shares his background in mechani…
Ep 14 Voices of the OCO-2 and OCO-3 Missions
In this episode, Sean leads us on a journey through the history of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory missions and the scientists whose work has utilized the data to find key insights about the natural …
Ep 13 TROPOMI: Seeing Methane from Space with Dr. Ilse Aben
How do you detect methane leaks from space? And once you do - what comes next?
In this episode, Dr. Ilse Aben shares the story of TROPOMI, the Dutch-led satellite instrument that scans the Earth daily…
Ep 12: GHG Monitoring at the EO Summit with Dr. Sean Crowell
Summary
This conversation delves into the insights from the EO Summit, focusing on greenhouse gas monitoring and pipeline methane emissions. It highlights the advancements in Earth observation technol…
Ep 11 Tracking Power Plants from Space Using Satellites and AI with Dr. Heather Couture
In this conversation, Dr. Heather Couture discusses her work with Climate TRACE, focusing on the use of AI and satellite data to estimate CO2 emissions from power plants. She explains the importance …
Ep 10 The Climate TRACE Coalition with Dr. Aaron Davitt
In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Aaron Davitt of WattTime discuss the intersection of climate data, remote sensing, and emission tracking. Aaron introduces the Climate Trace Coalition, which wa…
Ep 9 The Future of EO from Space with Aravind Ravichandran
In this conversation, Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch, an industry insider for Earth Observation (EO), discusses the economic and public aspects of the industry, including challenges and opportuni…
Ep 8 GeoCarb: Observing Carbon Weather with Dr. Sean Crowell
This conversation delves into the ambitious GeoCARB project, which aimed to revolutionize carbon monitoring from space. Sean Crowell discusses the project's inception, technical achievements, and the…
Ep 7 CO2M and the Future of Urban to National GHG Monitoring with Yasjka Meijer
In this conversation, Dr. Sean Crowell interviews Yasjka Meijer about the advancements in remote sensing technology and its application in monitoring greenhouse gases. They discuss the importance of …
Ep 6 GHGSAT: Revolutionizing Emission Monitoring with Jean Francois Gauthier
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…
Ep 5 Carbon Mapper: Mitigating Methane Emissions with Dr. Dan Cusworth
In this conversation, Sean Crowell and Dan Cusworth discuss the development and impact of CarbonMapper, a technology aimed at mitigating methane emissions through advanced remote sensing techniques. …
Ep 4 Boiling Down the Carbon Cycle and Remote Sensing Fundamentals
In this episode, Dr. Sean Crowell goes it alone to help boil down the first few episodes and give a high level summary on the fundamentals of carbon emissions and how we measure them from space.
Ep 3 A Deep Dive into the Science of Remote Sensing with Dr. David Crisp
In this conversation, Dr. Sean Crowell and Dr. David Crisp delve into the intricate interactions of light with matter, focusing on the principles of absorption, transmission, and reflection of photon…
Ep 2 From Venus to Earth: The Story of the Orbiting Carbon Observatories with Dr. David Crisp
In this episode, Dr. David Crisp shares his remarkable journey from studying planetary atmospheres to leading the development of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO). He discusses the challenges fac…
Ep 1 The Carbon Cycle, Greenhouse Gases, and Our Global Climate Reality with Dr. Scott Denning
In this inaugural episode of Carbon Sense, host Sean Crowell welcomes atmospheric science expert Dr. Scott Denning, retired professor from Colorado State University and a pioneer in climate modeling…
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