GLOBE Observer 4+

The app of the GLOBE program‪.‬

NASA

    • 4.0 • 2 Ratings
    • Free

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Description

The GLOBE Observer app enables you to make observations of your environment. GLOBE Observer is the app of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program. The GLOBE Program is an international science and education program that provides students and people of all ages worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment. By using the GLOBE Observer app, you contribute scientific data to your community, students and scientists worldwide, including researchers at NASA, NOAA, and other
science research institutions.

GLOBE Observer allows all users to contribute observations of clouds, mosquito habitats, land cover, and trees. Trained and certified users can also use the app to submit additional environmental measurements from all GLOBE protocols.

GLOBE Clouds allows observers to make regular observations of Earth’s cloud cover and compare them to satellite observations. With GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper, users locate mosquito habitats, observe and identify mosquito larvae, and reduce the potential threat of mosquito borne disease. GLOBE Land Cover is designed to allow users to document what is on the land (trees, grass, buildings, etc.). GLOBE Trees asks users to estimate a tree’s height by taking pictures of trees with their device and answering a few questions.

Additional capabilities may be added.

Visit us at https://www.globe.gov and https://observer.globe.gov.

What’s New

Version 3.8.0

The GLOBE Observer app includes Clouds, Mosquito Habitat Mapper, Land Cover and Trees in sixteen languages. Fully trained GLOBE users will also see protocols for atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. This release includes some bug fixes and updated capabilities for improved performance.

Ratings and Reviews

4.0 out of 5
2 Ratings

2 Ratings

SteveAQ77 ,

Good

This is the 4th time I've tried to leave feedback, the app is good , easy to use and follow instructions, the observation questions they ask are made easier to answer with the visual representations of cloud types onscreen while answering the questions.

Rosie B ,

It could be so good

This seems like a fab idea, but I’ve not been able to take a picture yet.... it takes me too my camera, but there is nothing on the screen that allows me to capture what the camera is seeing.
I then can’t get out of the camera whilst in the app and have to turn my phone off for it to right itself.
I’ve uninstalled it and re-installed it, but now I just have a whirring wheel telling me an update is in progress, but that’s been going on for about 3hrs now.
With the might of NASA, you’d think this app would be perfect..... it’s got a long way to go yet.

Niabsy ,

The idea is nice

I'd love to help with sending reports. But when I want to attach a photo and open the camera, the whole app goes bonkers. It has to be in landscape, but it keeps flicking the screen 180 degrees: up and down and up and down. Too fast to click cancel, and if you do, the screen keeps flicking anyway. So, no photo reports from me I'm afraid. Also, a bit more explanation about the kind of clouds (more example pictures?) would be nice.

App Privacy

The developer, NASA, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Location
  • Contact Info
  • User Content
  • Identifiers

Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More

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