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CloudSat Resources

The GLOBE Community can learn about the CloudSat Mission with the following activities and resources:

CloudSat Overpass Predictor
The Cloudsat Overpass Predictor allows registered CloudSat users to find the time that Cloudsat will be flying over your location. 

  • Could Protocol Chart:
  • Precipitation Protocols
    • Students measure daily rainfall using a rain gauge; daily snowfall using a snow board; total snow accumulation on the ground; the equivalent depth of rain for both new snow and snow pack and use techniques from the Hydrology Investigation to measure pH of rain and melted snow.
  • Max/Min/Current Air Temperature Protocol
    • Students use a maximum/minimum thermometer mounted in their instrument shelter to measure current temperature and the maximum and minimum temperatures for the previous 24 hours. Students may also collect current temperature only.