Required eTraining modules by Sphere
Required eTraining Modules by Sphere/Protocol
Before you can start logging your measurements into our databases, you must first complete the necessary GLOBE protocol training. To make these trainings more accessible, we've created online learning modules that will help you meet our quality standards. Below, you can find a guide to the specific modules you 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 data you want to collect. The required modules within each sphere are ordered by ease of implementation.
Important: You must first complete the Introduction to GLOBE training no matter which sphere/protocol you choose.
Atmosphere
Complete the Introduction to Atmosphere and one of the modules below to complete your training in an Atmosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Air Temperature | Air Temperature |
Clouds | Clouds |
Precipitation | 1 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 your training in a Biosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Biometry | Land Cover Classification and 1 of the following:
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Carbon Cycle | Carbon Cycle Introduction and 1 of the following:
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Green Up-Green Down | 1 of the following:
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Hydrosphere
Complete the Introduction to Hydrosphere and one of the modules below to complete your training in a Hydrosphere protocol.
Protocol | Required Module |
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Water Temperature | 1 of the following:
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Water Transparency | 1 of the following:
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Electrical Conductivity | Electrical Conductivity |
Water pH | 1 of the following:
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Alkalinity | Alkalinity |
Dissolved Oxygen | 1 of the following:
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Salinity | 1 of the following:
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Nitrates | Nitrates |
Pedosphere (Soil)
Complete the Introduction to Pedosphere and one of the modules below to complete your training in 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 |