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Match to a Million

When your observations are matched to satellite data, you are helping capture a complete view of the complexity of the atmosphere. We are approaching ONE MILLION SATELLITE MATCHES and we need your help to make sure we meet it by the time The GLOBE Annual Meeting rolls around (this summer)!

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GO C3: Connection Conversation Celebration

Volunteers of all ages are invited to join together for a celebration of GLOBE citizen science on 26 July 2022 from 7-9 pm ET (11-1 UTC).

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Results are In!

The Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign hosted the Spring 2022 Tree Height and Land Cover Intensive Observation Period (IOP) and greatly expanded available data

Join the GLOBE Mission Mosquito Spare Tire Blitz

Between March and June, citizen scientists using GLOBE Observer will assist scientists like Dan Killingsworth by identifying where tires are or could be used as mosquito breeding sites.

New Peer-Reviewed Publication

Adopt a Pixel 3 km: A Multiscale Data Set Linking Remotely Sensed Land Cover Imagery With Field Based Citizen Science Observation

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What is GLOBE Observer?

A citizen science app allowing volunteers in GLOBE countries to take observations and contribute to the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) community
A way to collect data to track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and interpret NASA and other satellite data
An open data set available to scientists, and supporting students of all ages in doing real scientific research through the GLOBE Program

Download the app and follow the instructions to get started. Always follow guidelines from your local officials, and only participate in GLOBE activities or use the GLOBE Observer app if it is safe to do so.