Protocol eTraining
Update: The eTraining modules are now web-based and are available for all to access.
Pedosphere (Soil)
This module provides an overview of the protocols of the GLOBE Pedosphere Investigation. It also explains how to define soil study sites for both Soil Moisture and Temperature and for Soil Characterization. After completing it, you will be prepared to learn any soil measurement protocols.
Learn how to construct and install a frost tube. Review the steps for using this device to determine how deep the soil freezes (known as the frost depth) during the cold months.
Supporting Material:
Take your soil moisture investigation techniques to the next level! Build upon your knowledge of gravimetric soil moisture and bulk density procedures to also account for volumetric soil moisture content. Plan your investigation based on when NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite will overfly your soil investigation site.