Chris Hugenholtz

A pumpjack draws out oil from a well head near Calgary, Alta., in September 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

October 22, 2025

Satellite data shows methane emissions are declining in part of Canada’s oil patch, but more monitoring is needed

Chris Hugenholtz, University of Calgary; Coleman Vollrath, University of Calgary; Thomas Barchyn, University of Calgary, and Zhenyu Xing, University of Calgary

Satellites can be used to independently monitor emissions, helping to better understand emissions in regions where ground-based or other data are lacking.

Drones are increasingly being used in disaster management. (Shutterstock)

August 11, 2021

Disaster‑mapping drones often neglect deadliest, costliest events and hardest‑hit areas

Maja Kucharczyk, University of Calgary and Chris Hugenholtz, University of Calgary

A new study highlights disparities and proposes research priorities for advancing the use of small aerial drones in disaster management.

Does adverse weather severely reduce the amount of time drones can be flown safely? (Shutterstock)

June 20, 2021

The weather’s effects on commercial drones may hinder their widespread use

Maja Kucharczyk, University of Calgary; Chris Hugenholtz, University of Calgary; Mozhou Gao, University of Calgary; Paul Nesbit, University of Calgary; Thomas Barchyn, University of Calgary, and Thomas Fox, University of Calgary

New research uncovers the impact of weather on the safe operation of common commercial drones.

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Satellite data shows methane emissions are declining in part of Canada’s oil patch, but more monitoring is needed

Disaster‑mapping drones often neglect deadliest, costliest events and hardest‑hit areas

The weather’s effects on commercial drones may hinder their widespread use

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