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Comparing Select Atmospheric Parameters Between Disparate Geographic Locations Using Collaboration Between Two GLOBE Schools
Organization(s):Crestwood High School
Country:United States of America
Student(s):Adam Baydoun, Isabella Jomaa, Savannah Jomaa, Malik Mashlab
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Educator(s):Diana Rae Johns
Contributors:Students from Qatar
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Relative Humidity, Surface Temperature, Wind
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/13/2023
During the 2022-2023 school year, a group of researchers from Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan and the ACS International School in Doha, Qatar collected data on select GLOBE atmospheric protocols in their two different geographic locations using portable, consumer-grade Vernier Weather Stations. Using the device, a variety of data was collected on each of the two schools’ soccer fields. The Vernier Weather Device was fitted with a wind attachment and held at an elevation of one (1) meter from the ground to collect data. Following the data collection with that device, surface temperature was measured using GLOBE protocols with an infrared thermometer. Additionally, for Dearborn Heights only, the data from the portable weather station was compared to the data collected by our permanent, research-grade WeatherBug station located on the corner of the roof of our new science classrooms. Atmospheric protocols, including wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, temperature, heat index, dew point, relative humidity, absolute humidity, station pressure, altitude, and barometric pressure collected in both Michigan and Qatar. Since all data was taken by both schools on the same day and close to solar noon, it was possible to analyze the data and make some comparisons between the two sites. Furthermore, noting the differences in the measurements from the portable and stationary weather station allowed us to test the accuracy of the portable Vernier weather station. Additionally, testing the accuracy of the relatively inexpensive, portable weather station may allow for the collection of data by numerous other students around the globe, transcending geographical boundaries and drawing scientific conclusions that would have not been made otherwise. Moving forward, the researchers recommend the Vernier Weather Station be considered for use by other schools and citizen scientists to facilitate greater collaboration and scientific data in microclimates across the globe.