Protocol eTraining
Update: The eTraining modules are now web-based and are available for all to access.
Biosphere
This module provides an overview of the protocols of the GLOBE Biosphere Investigation. It also explains how to define study sites for biometry, carbon cycle and greening measurements. After completing it, you will be prepared to learn any biosphere protocols.
Learn how to take canopy cover and ground cover measurements at your GLOBE land cover sample site. This module provides a step-by-step introduction for how to measure canopy cover using a densiometer, measure ground cover and prepare the data for upload to GLOBE.
Supporting Material:
Learn how to determine the graminoid (grass-like plant) biomass at your GLOBE land cover sample site. This module provides a step-by-step introduction of the protocol method. After completing this module, you will know how to conduct sampling procedures in the field and complete measurement procedures in the lab, and you will be able to upload your data to GLOBE.
Learn how to measure a tree height at your GLOBE land cover sample site. This training provides step-by-step instructions for how to build a clinometer (the scientific instrument used to obtain tree and shrub height); measure tree circumference; and measure tree height using five methods, depending on where you are measuring from.
Set up a non-standard carbon cycle site to take carbon and plant growth measurements using the GLOBE Carbon Cycle protocols. Determine which vegetation types you will measure, perform field measurements to assess carbon storage and plant growth, and upload data to the GLOBE database.
Learn how to set up a STANDARD Carbon Cycle Site to take carbon and plant growth measurements using the GLOBE Carbon Cycle Protocols. A Standard site is an area of at least 225m2 (15x15m) of contiguous vegetation (i.e. forest, grassland, shrubland), if your site has human interference (i.e. school yard, park, etc.) please complete the NON-STANDARD Protocol eTraining. This module reviews learning activities and research questions that you can you can address using the Carbon Cycle protocols, the selection of a Standard GLOBE Carbon Cycle site, and provides a step-by-step introduction of the Standard Tree, Shrub/Sapling, and Herbaceous protocols. After completing this module, you will be able to determine which vegetation types you will measure, perform field measurements to assess carbon storage and plant growth, upload data to the GLOBE database, and understand resources available to help you analyze and interpret your data.
Learn how to set up Grass and Tree/Shrub Green-Down protocol study sites. After completing this module, you will know how to collect grass and tree/shrub green-down measurements to upload data to the GLOBE database.
Learn how to set up Grass and Tree/Shrub Green-Up protocol study sites. After completing this module, you will know how to collect grass and tree/shrub green-up measurements that you can upload data to the GLOBE database.