NASA is gearing up to give its citizen scientists a bigger perspective on the environment, thanks to an upgrade in the GLOBE (Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program. The new feature allows volunteers of all ages to receive satellite data that matches their own observations, including land cover.
The program, which aims to engage the public in collecting environmental data, has seen a huge response from its users since it was launched. "Feedback from NASA is huge," says Tina Rogerson, who manages the satellite comparison emails for the GLOBE Observer Team. "It ties NASA science into what they saw when they did the observation."
When a volunteer receives an email with their satellite data match, they can see how their observations of land cover fit in with the wider space-based view. This new tool is expected to raise greater awareness of how NASA observes our planet from space and inform societal needs.
The update builds on the success of the cloud comparison system, which has been well-received by GLOBE volunteers. "Seeing that bigger, impactful perspective via the satellite comparison email is motivating," says Rogerson. The hope is to encourage more people to continue collecting Earth system observations for GLOBE's long-term environmental record.
The upgrade was made possible by the NASA Science Activation program, which connects NASA science experts with community leaders and organizations to promote deeper understanding of our world.
The program, which aims to engage the public in collecting environmental data, has seen a huge response from its users since it was launched. "Feedback from NASA is huge," says Tina Rogerson, who manages the satellite comparison emails for the GLOBE Observer Team. "It ties NASA science into what they saw when they did the observation."
When a volunteer receives an email with their satellite data match, they can see how their observations of land cover fit in with the wider space-based view. This new tool is expected to raise greater awareness of how NASA observes our planet from space and inform societal needs.
The update builds on the success of the cloud comparison system, which has been well-received by GLOBE volunteers. "Seeing that bigger, impactful perspective via the satellite comparison email is motivating," says Rogerson. The hope is to encourage more people to continue collecting Earth system observations for GLOBE's long-term environmental record.
The upgrade was made possible by the NASA Science Activation program, which connects NASA science experts with community leaders and organizations to promote deeper understanding of our world.
i mean i've been collecting data for a while now but this new feature is taking it to a whole new level - seeing how my observations match up with nasa's satellite views is honestly mind blown 
and i love that they're making it so accessible for people of all ages, even kids can use it 
it makes me wanna collect more data and learn even more about our planet 
also, satellite tech has come so far, should be able to provide more detailed info on land cover & climate change 
I'm loving how NASA is making citizen scientists feel like they're part of something bigger than themselves - it's not just about collecting data, but also getting to see the bigger picture too! 
this new feature with satellite data and land cover observations is gonna raise some serious awareness about how we're observing our planet from space 
now, let's get more people collecting Earth system observations and building that long-term environmental record 
! It's like having a window into space, right in your own backyard 
. It's not just some random number or chart, it's a real-life example of how NASA is using tech to make sense of our planet 
) who are already stoked about space, this is like the icing on the cake 
. It's a great way to get people excited about science and making a difference 
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! It's going to make a huge difference in how people understand our planet 
. This is going to inspire so many young people to get involved in science and take care of our planet 
. Can't wait to see the impact this will have on raising awareness about environmental issues 
It's a great way to raise awareness about NASA's environmental work and get people more engaged in collecting data that'll help us better understand our planet.
... I mean, upgrading the GLOBE Program seems like a good way to boost their public image. But let's be real, what's the real purpose here? Is it just to give people a fancy tool to fiddle with and call "science"? I doubt it's actually going to lead to any real change. People are just gonna point at these pretty satellite images and say "oh, look, we're not as bad off as we thought"... Meanwhile, the actual work of addressing our environmental problems is still being left on the backburner 
. Still, I guess it's good for a feel-good story to make people think they're contributing to something bigger than themselves 
The new GLOBE Program upgrade is like that but for the whole planet! Now citizens can see how their observations match up with NASA's satellite data - it's like getting a cosmic approval rating for all your Earth observation skills 