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Clouds Protocol

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<p>This protocol describes how to observe and report which types of clouds are visible, how much of the sky is covered by clouds, and the opacity of clouds, as well as sky and surface conditions. 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 record observations while a satellite is overhead, you may then receive an email from NASA comparing your surface-level observations to satellite observations from above.​​​​​​​<br><br><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.globe.gov/web/s-cool/home" 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 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 data-cke-saved-href="https://scool.larc.nasa.gov/GLOBE/index.html" href="https://scool.larc.nasa.gov/GLOBE/index.html" target="_blank">NASA Cloud Satellite Portal</a>.</p>
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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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Students observe which of ten types of clouds and how many of three types of contrails are visible and how much of the sky is covered by clouds (other than contrails) and how much is covered by contrails.
Students observe which of ten types of clouds and how many of three types of contrails are visible and how much of the sky is covered by clouds (other than contrails) and how much is covered by contrails.
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Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program
Cloud Protocols
  • Version 2.8
    By Kyra Beneke, on 9/4/26 6:53 PM
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  • Version 2.7
    By Amy Barfield, on 8/7/18 12:47 AM
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  • Version 2.6
    By Cornell Lewis, on 8/3/18 7:25 PM
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  • Version 2.5
    By Cornell Lewis, on 1/24/18 11:33 PM
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  • Version 2.4
    By Julie Malmberg, on 3/1/17 5:27 PM
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