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  • Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas with atmospheric concentrations significantly increased since the industrial revolution.
  • Wetlands and inland waters are major sources of atmospheric methane, but accurate measurement of methane ebullition remains challenging.
  • Existing methods for assessing methane ebullition in aquatic systems are often inadequate, leading to substantial uncertainties in global methane budgets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, low-cost sensor for autonomous measurement of methane ebullition rates and concentrations in aquatic environments.
  • To detail the design and components of the developed ebullition sensor, referred to as the intelligent Methane Ebullition Sensor (iAMES).
  • To assess the sensor's performance and utility through field deployment and data analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a low-cost sensor (approximately $120 USD per unit) integrating a funnel bubble trap with an Arduino logger, pressure sensor, thermal conductivity methane sensor, and solenoid valve.
  • Autonomous data logging capabilities powered by three AA batteries, enabling up to three months of continuous measurement at a 30-minute sampling frequency.
  • Field deployment of four iAMES sensors for six weeks in a small lake to capture spatial and temporal methane ebullition dynamics.

Main Results:

  • The iAMES sensor successfully logged both volumetric ebullition rate and methane concentrations autonomously.
  • Methane ebullition exhibited significant spatial and temporal variability within the lake.
  • A clear diurnal trend in ebullition was observed, with peak rates occurring from mid-morning to early afternoon, and integrated rates were consistent across deployed sensors.

Conclusions:

  • The developed low-cost, automated ebullition sensor (iAMES) provides a viable tool for detailed methane flux measurements in aquatic ecosystems.
  • Widespread deployment of such sensors can significantly improve the accuracy of global methane budgets by reducing uncertainties associated with aquatic methane emissions.
  • This technology offers a cost-effective solution for researchers and environmental monitoring agencies to better understand methane dynamics in wetlands and inland waters.