The SPH Engineering FluX Ammonia Core Sensor is a UAV-integrated dual-measurement gas sensor detecting ammonia (NH3) with simultaneous water vapor (H2O) measurement for humidity correction. Designed for in-situ aerial ammonia surveys, it delivers accurate, humidity-corrected NH3 concentration data in agricultural, industrial, and environmental monitoring applications — where water vapor interference is a primary source of measurement error in uncorrected ammonia sensors.
Key Features
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NH3 Detection with H2O Correction — Simultaneous ammonia and water vapor measurement; H2O data is used to correct NH3 readings for humidity-induced interference, delivering accurate ammonia concentrations across varying atmospheric conditions
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In-Situ Contact Sensing — Measures ammonia concentration in the ambient air mass directly surrounding the drone — ideal for close-proximity emissions mapping, low-altitude agricultural surveys, and industrial facility inspection
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SkyHub Integration — Integrates with the SkyHub onboard computer for automated, georeferenced NH3/H2O data acquisition synchronized with UAV GPS position and telemetry
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Real-Time UgCS Monitoring — Live ammonia concentration data streamed to the UgCS companion application on the ground station for immediate anomaly detection and operator awareness during flight
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Georeferenced Data Output — NH3 concentration data logged with synchronized GPS position for direct GIS integration and regulatory reporting
Applications
- Agricultural ammonia emissions mapping (livestock facilities, manure management, fertilizer application)
- Environmental compliance and air quality monitoring near agricultural operations
- Industrial facility ammonia leak detection (refrigeration systems, chemical plants)
- Wastewater treatment plant emissions monitoring
- Regulatory reporting and environmental impact assessment
Requirements
- SPH Engineering SkyHub onboard computer (required)
- SkyHub Core Software Package and compatible SkyHub gas sensor software package (required)
- UgCS ground control software (required)