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Articles | Volume 19, issue 21
Articles | Volume 19, issue 21
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-7131-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-7131-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 19, issue 21
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11 Nov 2026
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Facility-scale quantification and monitoring of ammonia (NH3) emissions using ASTER multispectral thermal infrared observations

Lidewij B. Tijhuis, Tyler Wizenberg, and Enrico Dammers

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This study shows how satellite observations can identify and quantify ammonia emissions at the scale of individual facilities. By extending this capability to widely available multispectral thermal-infrared instruments, the work offers a potentially scalable approach for monitoring an important air pollutant and supporting emission-reduction policies.
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Ammonia is an air pollutant that affects human health, ecosystems, and climate, but satellite measurements usually cannot identify emissions from individual facilities. We show that high‑resolution thermal infrared images can detect ammonia plumes at a much finer scale than existing satellites. This enables clearer identification of industrial sources and provides new opportunities for improved emission estimates and the design of future satellite missions.
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