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Collecting Data during the Solar Eclipse

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Janet Struble, modified 6 Years ago.
Youngling Post: 1 Join Date: 1/13/13 Recent Posts
What kind of data would be interesting to collect during the solar eclipse? GLOBE Mission EARTH would like you to submit the clouds, surface temperature and air temperature data during the solar eclipse next Monday.

The equipment you will need is the cloud chart, infrared thermometer and an alcohol-filled thermometer. Start collecting your data one hour before and after the eclipse. The attached pdf has a data table for you.

Download the GLOBE Total Eclipse App once it is available on August 18. Remember to submit your data!

Dr. C (Czajkowski) and many other scientists thank you in advance for contributing to this research!

P.S. Thank your for your comments! Attached is the revised sheet.

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Regina Brinker, modified 6 Years ago.
Youngling Posts: 4 Join Date: 10/11/12 Recent Posts
Thanks. I will share with the teachers in my school district. 
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Greg P. Smestad, modified 6 Years ago.
Youngling Posts: 5 Join Date: 7/28/17 Recent Posts
Shouldn't the Data Collection Sheet PDF be amended to emphasize that it's not just those in the Totality that are encouraged to collect & report data?  I'm in San José, Calif. and will witness only about 75% of the sun covered.

Relevant Globe websites include:  

  • How Cool is the Eclipse?
https://observer.globe.gov/science-connections/eclipse2017
  • Get Ready for 2017 Eclipse with the GLOBE Observer App!
https://www.globe.gov/news-events/globe-news/newsdetail/globe/get-ready-for-2017-eclipse-with-the-globe-observer-app-

  • Cloud Observation Resources
   https://observer.globe.gov/training/clouds

  • The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us from Sky & Telescope 
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/2017-total-solar-eclipse/solar-partial-eclipse-rest/

Please suggest this to Dr. C (Czajkowski) 
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Greg P. Smestad, modified 6 Years ago.
Youngling Posts: 5 Join Date: 7/28/17 Recent Posts
Collecting Data during the Solar Eclipse

It's a fantastic revision, Solar_Eclipse_Data_Collection_Resources_revised.pdf (677k).  Thank you for posting the revised worksheet PDF and for clarifying the point that measurements and observations are valuable from those in the path of the totality and those of us who are going to witness a partial eclipse. 
I'll be using these tips from NASA -
 
Temperature Change during Totality

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/temperature-change-during-totality

I'm using a OmniTemp (iOS) sensor on my iPhone (this type is described on the site above) and want to tell everyone that they just released a revision to their App on iTunes that includes the ability to store temperature data. Their web site is - http://omnisensor.site123.me/
atmospheric data eclipse globe observer
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Marilyn Quow, modified 6 Years ago.
Youngling Posts: 3 Join Date: 3/11/14 Recent Posts
Thanks for the information, but none of the links working. I am clicking on them, but they are not opening please check them and let me know.
Thanks.
Marilyn
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Greg P. Smestad, modified 6 Years ago.
Youngling Posts: 5 Join Date: 7/28/17 Recent Posts
Hello Marilyn,

You're right.  Thanks for pointing that out.  You can copy and paste the html addresses that I mentioned into your web browser, or you can see the PDF that I created (attached here); I printed out the sites (content) to that file.

Best Wishes,
Greg
eclipse globe observer

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