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9/8/16 11:31 PM by Cornell Lewis
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Observe and report which types of clouds are visible, how much of the sky is covered by clouds, and the opacity of clouds. Also report sky and surface conditions. Each observation is matched to satellite data of clouds taken about the same time and location. Cloud observations can be taken at any time! This Protocol is designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule, classifying, observing, and reporting cloud observations when it works for you. If you observe while a satellite is overhead, you can then receive an email from NASA comparing your observations to satellite data. <br><br>

<a href = "https://www.globe.gov/web/s-cool/home" target = "_blank">NASA Support Page for GLOBE Clouds and Satellite Comparison</a><br>
Your cloud observations help NASA to better understand the different types of clouds and the effects they have on our Earth’s climate. NASA matches cloud observations to corresponding satellite data. Satellites only see the top of the clouds while you see the bottom. By putting these two vantage points together we get a much more complete picture of clouds in the atmosphere.<br><br>

Find Satellite Overpass Times by accessing the <a href= "https://scool.larc.nasa.gov/GLOBE/index.html" target = "_blank">NASA Cloud Satellite Portal</a>.<br>
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GLOBE Protocols Atmosphere Clouds Scientists Students Teachers PS: Structures and Properties of Matter ESS: Earth Materials and Systems ESS: Weather and Climate K-ESS2-1 3-ESS2-1 5-ESS2-1 MS-PS1-1 MS-PS1-4 MS-ESS2-5 HS-ESS2-3 Lower Primary: K-2 Middle: 6-8 Secondary: 9-12 Upper Primary: 3-5 Protocol Instructions English Supporting Aerosols Supporting Surface Ozone Supporting Surface Temperature Supporting Water Vapor Supporting Water Transparency 15-20 minutes per observation
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    By Amy Barfield, on 8/7/18 12:47 AM
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    By Cornell Lewis, on 8/3/18 7:25 PM
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    By Cornell Lewis, on 1/24/18 11:33 PM
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    By Julie Malmberg, on 3/1/17 5:27 PM
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