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Simplifying Complexity

How do you map a volcanic plume?

Sep 4, 2023
22:53
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In this episode, Melanie Moses shares her experience of studying volcanoes in Iceland using a swarm of drones to map out the CO2 plume emitted by the volcano. The chapter discusses the use of unmanned drones to measure the gases emitted by volcanoes and the potential for predicting future eruptions. It explores the innovative use of drones in collecting data from volcanoes and showcases the programming and self-organization of co-robots. The process of mapping volcanic plumes and measuring gas concentrations using drones is explained. The episode also explores the utilization of the sketch algorithm and human intelligence to guide the drones in mapping volcanic plumes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Using a swarm of drones programmed with flocking algorithms can provide more comprehensive measurements of CO2 emissions from volcanoes.
  • The Vulcan project aims to create a cooperative system where drones and human scientists collaborate to gather data on volcanic CO2 emissions, mimicking the principles of flocking and combining the skills of drones with human intelligence.

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Using drones to study CO2 emissions from volcanoes

In this podcast episode, Melanie Moses discusses her trip to Iceland to study volcanoes using a swarm of drones to measure CO2 emissions. They aimed to get more accurate measures of carbon dioxide emissions to help predict volcanic eruptions and understand the volcanic contribution to climate change. They visited both an active and a dormant volcano, collecting measurements and studying the CO2 plumes. The drones, programmed with flocking algorithms, were able to fly in formation and collect dispersed measurements, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the CO2 distribution.

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