The MISO project has taken a major step forward by initiating basic tests of the first prototype gas ambient monitors and gas flux chambers in Finland’s wetlands. These early trials were conducted at the FluxWIN field site, known for its reliable infrastructure, and paved the way for project partners, TEGnology and Azur Drones, to begin preliminary testing and environmental assessments for their field trials set for 2025.
The field site is located near the ICOS SMEAR II measurement tower, a highly regarded facility that provides high-quality CO2 and CH4 concentration data up to 128 meters above the forest canopy. This proximity offers an excellent reference point for MISO’s drone-in-a-box system.
In partnership with the Hyytiälä Forest Station at the University of Helsinki, the MISO consortium has confirmed that Azur Drones will be able to test their drone systems at the ICOS reference tower. This testing, planned for spring or early summer 2025, will further integrate MISO into a leading international network of research and environmental monitoring.