A pilot test of soil methane production using a manufactured still box was performed.
The still box was inserted into soil and the seal was tested using a mobile methane sampler after the insertion of methane into the chamber.
The still box maintained seal with minimal methane loss. Studies will be performed to evaluate this amount and its normal half life of loss.
Sampling of gas in chamber utilizing hypodermic needle through silicone gasket was evaluated.
The sample gas was saved for evaluation with gas chromatograph and comparison to in situmeasurements.
Soil temperature, pH and moisture content was measured at various depths in the soil.
Soil cores were captured for initial culturing experiments.
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