An atmospheric greenhouse gas monitoring station near Emerald, Queensland began operation in July 2010. The station was established by Geoscience Australia and CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research to provide a high-precision baseline for a geological carbon dioxide storage region. The site at Arcturus, 50 km southeast of Emerald, is influenced by local agriculture, cattle production, and energy activities.
Use Cases
- Establishing regional atmospheric baselines for carbon storage projects based on the station's purpose as a reference.
- Testing greenhouse gas monitoring technology based on the primary purpose of field testing new technology.
- Detecting anomalies near CO2 storage sites based on the description of providing a background for anomaly detection.
- Analyzing the influence of agricultural and industrial activities on GHG signals based on the described local influences.
- Supporting atmospheric modeling for prospective storage basins based on the site selection criteria involving regional modeling.
Strengths
- Station began operation in July 2010, providing a multi-year time series.
- Site selection involved regional atmospheric modeling and stakeholder consultation, suggesting strategic placement.
- Station is located approximately 8km upwind from a prospective storage area, providing a relevant baseline.
- Site is secure, accessible, and not subject to flooding, supporting long-term operational stability.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Freshness should be verified; last metadata update was 2026-04-16.
Provenance
- Source
- Geoscience Australia (GA) and CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR)
- Collection Method
- Continuous measurement from a fixed atmospheric monitoring station.
- Time Range
- From July 2010 onward.
- Geography
- Arcturus, Queensland, Australia, 50 km southeast of Emerald.