The improper handling of waste may lead to a buildup in biogas and, eventually, the formation of a methane hotspot. Working with our sponsor to address this problem, visualizations of methane hotspots within Armenia were created. To do this, we identified the necessary tools for visualization creation, developed the visuals, and explored feasibility analyses for methane management. Based off the findings, recommendations were made to conduct future research into methane production systems in areas of high methane concentrations.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Aylesworth, Jack
• Roberts, Justin
• Slaney, Haley

Subject

• Innovation
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Energy
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042824-041240
• 121941

Keyword

• Methane Production Systems
• Methane Hotspots
• Google Earth Engine
• GIS

Advisor

• Oates, Karen Kashmanian

Year

• 2024

Center

• Yerevan, Armenia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Acopian Center for the Environment at the American University of Armenia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2024-04-28

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-042824-041240

Rights statement

• In Copyright