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One million geostationary satellite comparisons!

The GLOBE Clouds team has matched one million GLOBE citizen science clouds observations to geostationary satellite data!

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Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences

Join GLOBE at the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences online between 3 June and 6 June 2024.

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Screens of the GLOBE Observer app showing the notification on the home screen when a data request is available for the current area, the listing of the science data requests at your location and nearby, and the map of data collection areas for requests.

Localized Data Requests

The GLOBE Observer app now features a mechanism to alert volunteers when data are specifically needed at or near their location.

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GLOBE Observer Connect

Please join us for GLOBE Observer Connect on 25 June for a conversation about studying trees with new technology.

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A screenshot of the new My Achievements page in the GLOBE Observer app showing badges for observations and streaks (in this case for Land Cover), and a photo of NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur holding up her phone to show off her achievements earned while using the GLOBE Observer app.

Badges and Streaks - New in GLOBE Observer!

Keep track of your contributions to GLOBE with the new My Achievements section in the GLOBE Observer app.

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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.