Search the EPA Research Database
Project Search Result
Project Code [2016-CCRP-MS.33]
This information is correct as of today and is updated from time to time by the EPA to reflect changes in the management of the project. Please check back regularly for updates.
Project title
IMPLiCIt (IMProving inversion ModeL Capability in Ireland)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)
Lead Applicant
Colin O'Dowd
Project Abstract
We propose the use new modular Bayesian inversion framework, called FLEXINVERT, for estimating the surface fluxes of atmospheric trace species including methane. These estimates will incorporate in-situ measurements from Ireland�s Green House Gas (GHG) observational network (ICOS �IRELAND) as well as data from UK monitoring networks. The inversion methodology will be piloted for other routinely monitored species at sites across Ireland and the UK including N20. The model will be intercompared with GEOS-Chem for selected periods and the use of satellite data (We will use level-2 column CO2 and CH4 measurements from the Japanese Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite (GOSAT) retrieved by the University of Leicester, which represent column values along the orbital tracks) for the inclusion into FLEXINVERT will be explored. These intercomparisons of inversion methodology using the same sites help further our understanding of uncertainties in these estimates. Testing of a new algorithm for CO2 inversion being developed at NILU (Norweigan Institute for Air Research) will also be undertaken. These top down estimates will help to further our understanding of emissions and reconcile the bottom up and top down approach.
Grant Approved
�59,986.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Carbon Stocks, GHG Emissions, Sinks and Management Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/05/2018