Vehicle-Mounted Driving Surveys
SensorX conducts vehicle-mounted driving surveys to detect, localize and quantify potential natural gas leaks across surveyed routes. Using Discover AMLD® technology, our team collects methane and ethane measurements alongside GPS and wind data to support gas leak inspection and analysis.
When Do You Need a Vehicle-Mounted Driving Survey?
Vehicle-Mounted Driving Surveys are designed to detect potential natural gas leaks along surveyed routes. Discover AMLD enables methane and ethane measurements while the survey vehicle travels near gas infrastructure, supporting inspection across larger areas.
Inspecting Gas Distribution and Transmission Networks
Use vehicle-based surveys to inspect designated routes near natural gas pipeline assets.
Identifying Potential Gas Leak Indications
Detect methane and ethane in the air near the survey vehicle to help identify potential natural gas emissions.
Localizing and Quantifying Potential Emissions
Use gas measurements alongside GPS and wind data to support estimates of potential leak-source locations and emission rates.
From Inspection Planning to Actionable Data
01
Scoping & Technical Assessment
We define the inspection objectives, asset types, applicable requirements and desired outcomes together with you.
- Inspection scope, technology and measurement approach
- Asset characteristics, site conditions and access requirements
- Logistics, safety constraints and operational interfaces
- Data requirements, deliverables and acceptance criteria
03
Approval & Mobilisation
Following your approval, we prepare the campaign, align responsibilities and confirm readiness for field execution.
- Confirmation of scope, schedule and deliverables
- Coordination of site access, permits and safety requirements
- Preparation of equipment, personnel and field procedures
05
Field Execution
Our team carries out the inspection using the agreed technology and methodology, adapting deployment to asset conditions and operational constraints.
- Systematic inspection of the agreed scope
- Acquisition of measurement data and relevant metadata
- Documentation of findings, inspection conditions and limitations
- Field-level monitoring of progress and data quality
07
Reporting & Data Delivery
You receive structured, traceable inspection results in formats suited to your operational workflows, asset management systems and reporting needs.
- Final inspection report with methodology, findings and limitations
- Geospatial results in .kml, .kmz and .shp, as applicable
- Structured measurement data and relevant supporting metadata
- Access to raw measurement data, subject to the agreed scope
- Documentation of coverage, identified gaps and recommended follow-up actions
02
Tailored Proposal
Based on the agreed scope, we propose the most suitable inspection solution, methodology and campaign setup.
- Recommended technology and deployment strategy
- Defined scope, schedule and responsibilities
- Deliverables, reporting format and commercial proposal
04
Campaign Planning & Data Preparation
We work with your team to prepare the assets, routes and information needed for an efficient and traceable inspection.
- Secure exchange of network and asset data
- Geospatial preparation using formats such as .kml, .kmz and .shp
- Definition of inspection routes, priorities and site-specific requirements
- Alignment of data structures, naming conventions and reporting needs
06
Quality Assurance & Completeness Review
Before delivery, we verify the integrity and consistency of the inspection data and assess completion against the agreed scope.
- Data integrity, consistency and geospatial validation
- Coverage assessment and gap analysis
- Review of missing data, deviations and inspection limitations
- Verification of deliverables against agreed acceptance criteria
- Clarification of outstanding items and follow-up where required
Inspection Report
Findings, inspection methodology and documented limitations.
Coverage & Follow-Up Information
Documentation of coverage, identified gaps and recommended follow-up actions.
Geospatial Survey Results
Survey routes, coverage information and potential leak-localization areas, where applicable.
Emission Quantification
Estimated emission rates supported by Discover AMLD's analytical methodology, subject to the agreed survey scope and applicable conditions.
Measurement Data
Structured measurement data and relevant supporting metadata.
Natural Gas Leak Detection Across Gas Networks
Inspecting extensive gas distribution networks requires an approach that can cover large areas efficiently. SensorX provides vehicle-based driving surveys using Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) technology to identify potential gas leaks along surveyed routes.
Discover AMLD uses open-path, fixed-path Mid-IR Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) to measure methane and ethane at parts-per-billion (ppb) resolution. Ethane measurements help distinguish pipeline gas from naturally occurring biogas.
How Vehicle-Based Leak Surveys Work
Discover AMLD enables vehicle-mounted detection of methane and ethane during natural gas leak surveys. Its open-path TDLAS technology, combined with GPS and wind measurement, helps survey teams detect potential leaks and distinguish pipeline gas from naturally occurring biogas.
Vehicle-Based Inspection
The gas detection equipment is mounted on a survey vehicle to support driving surveys across the designated network.
GPS and Wind Measurement
The system integrates GPS and an anemometer alongside the gas detection unit to support survey data collection.
Methane and Ethane Detection
Discover AMLD detects both gases using open-path TDLAS technology, with resolution in the ppb range.
Leak Data and Analysis
The Discover AMLD software supports real-time and post-processed leak detection, leak localization, survey coverage information and emission quantification.
Designed for Large-Area Leak Surveys
Efficient Network Coverage
Vehicle-based driving surveys support inspection across large areas of natural gas networks.
Pipeline Gas Differentiation
Ethane detection helps distinguish pipeline gas from naturally occurring biogas.
Sensitive Gas Detection
Discover AMLD detects methane and ethane at ppb-range resolution.
Vehicle-Compatible Installation
The system is designed for installation and removal with minimal vehicle modifications.
Real-time
leak detection
Post-Processed Leak Detection & Localization
Leak survey
coverage area
Emission
quantification
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