METHANE DETECTOR
SENSES LEAKS UP TO 1000FT
EASY TO USE
Introducing the Falcon-XL aerial methane detector: A simple, easy-to-use methane detection system for fixed-wing aircraft. The Falcon-XL was built to drastically lower the cost of leak surveys for pipeline owners. This system operating on fixed-wing aircraft can be flown for a fraction of the cost of traditional helicopter systems. The Falcon-XL can be used as part of a pipeline integrity management program to comply with the leak detection requirements of the new DOT and EPA regulations. It allows existing pipeline patrol aircraft to find gas leaks while on routine patrols.
The Falcon-XL uses a safe low-powered infrared laser to sense the amount of methane over the pipeline. The laser’s wavelength is tuned so that it reflects off methane molecules. By measuring the amount of light that bounces off methane molecules, the system can determine the intensity and location of the gas leak.
iPAD CONTROL
Operators use an iPad app to monitor and control the system in flight. A downward-facing camera gives operators a clear view of the entire right or way.
The Falcon-XL is incredibly easy to use. Unlike other technology, it requires no complex post-flight analysis and it instantly alerts the pilot if a methane gas leak is found. Training your pilots is easy and can be done in a short flight. Operators use an iPad app to monitor and control the system in flight. A downward-facing camera gives operators a clear view of the entire right or way.
Post flight analysis is easy. Using the iPad, the pilot emails the methane readings via a KML file which opens in Google Earth. The methane parts per million (PPM) is graphically displayed on Google Earth.
The Falcon-XL is stabilized and can be pointed up to 25 degrees left or right of course. The system automatically compensates for turbulence and allows operators to follow the pipeline ensuring the laser always stays pointed over the right of way. This ensures the laser stays on track even if the pilot isn’t flying directly over the pipeline.
CONFIDENTIAL LEAK DATA
The Falcon-XL's software was designed for complete confidentiality of leak location data. It gives users full control over who sees the location of the gas leaks. The data is safely stored on the iPad app. The data is never uploaded to the cloud. The only person that knows about the leak is the pilot. If desired, after the flight the pilot can email the sensor readings to the pipeline owner.
PIPELINE TRACKING
INCREASE SAFETY
FINDS LEAKS
PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
SAFEGUARDS PROPERTY
Confidentiality
If the Falcon-XL senses a gas leak, the data is completely confidential. The software gives users full control over who sees the location of the gas leaks. The data is safely stored on the app and is never uploaded to the cloud. Only the pilot knows about any gas leaks. If desired, after the flight, the pilot can email the sensor readings to the pipeline owner.
A LOW COST SOLUTION
MORE EFFICIENT THAN HELICOPTERS
CHEAPER THAN HELICOPTERS
SAFTER THAN HELICOPTERS
QUITER THAN HELICOPTERS
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