Required eTraining modules by Sphere
Required eTraining Modules by Sphere/Protocol
Before users can start logging their measurements into GLOBE databases, they must first complete the necessary GLOBE protocol training. To make these trainings more accessible, there are online learning modules that will help users meet our quality standards. There is a guide below to the specific modules users must complete before uploading data pertinent to a specific Earth sphere and protocol.
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Protocols
Choose the protocol within the Earth sphere that corresponds with the relevant data. The required modules within each sphere are ordered by ease of implementation.
Important: Users must first complete the Introduction to GLOBE training, regardless of which sphere/protocol they choose.
Atmosphere
Complete the Introduction to Atmosphere and one of the modules below to complete training for an Atmosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Air Temperature | Air Temperature |
Clouds | Clouds |
Precipitation |
One of the following:
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Relative Humidity | Relative Humidity |
Barometric Pressure | Barometric Pressure |
Surface Temperature | Surface Temperature |
Biosphere
Complete the Introduction to Biosphere and one of the modules below to complete training for a Biosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Biometry |
Land Cover Classification and one of the following:
|
Carbon Cycle |
Carbon Cycle Introduction and one of the following:
|
Green Up-Green Down |
One of the following:
|
Hydrosphere
Complete the Introduction to Hydrosphere and one of the modules below to complete training for a Hydrosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Water Temperature |
One of the following:
|
Water Transparency |
One of the following:
|
Electrical Conductivity |
Electrical Conductivity |
Water pH |
One of the following:
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Alkalinity | Alkalinity |
Dissolved Oxygen |
One of the following:
|
Salinity |
One of the following:
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Nitrates | Nitrates |
Pedosphere (Soil)
Complete the Introduction to Pedosphere and one of the modules below to complete training for a Pedosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Soil Temperature | Soil Temperature |
Soil Moisture: Block Pattern | SMAP Soil Moisture |
Soil Moisture: Gravimetric |
Soil Moisture Gravimetric |
Soil Characterization |
Both of the following:
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Soil Bulk Density | Soil Bulk Density |
Soil Infiltration | Soil Infiltration |