Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist on GPM ground validation field campaigns.

Citizen Science: Measuring and Sharing Precipitation Data with CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS Volunteers with rain gauges (image credit: CoCoRaHS)

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Water Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Data, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General

Keywords:

rain gauge, citizen science, precipitation measurement, CoCoRaHs

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.D

Summary:

CoCoRaHS is a Citizen Science organization that helps participants collect and share precipitation data. They also assist teachers in learning how to install and use rain gauges with their students. Learn how to collect and submit measurements to CoCoRaHS

Sea Surface Temperature, Salinity and Density

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Water Properties, Earth Systems, Technology, Remote Sensing, Data

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C

Keywords:

sea surface temperature, salinity, density, ocean circulation

Summary:

The animations in this group show the long-term average sea surface temperature, the long term average sea surface salinity, and the the long term average sea surface density.

The Thermohaline Circulation - The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Water Properties, Earth Systems, Energy Cycle

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.C

Keywords:

ocean, density, salinity, ocean temperature, ocean circulation, thermohaline, ocean currents

Summary:

The oceans are mostly composed of warm salty water near the surface over cold, less salty water in the ocean depths. These two regions don't mix except in certain special areas, which creates a large slow current called the thermohaline circulation.

NASA Scientists Research Global Precipitation

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Climate, Remote Sensing, Data

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C, ETS2.A

Keywords:

infrared, microwave, circulation, climatology, GPCP

Summary:

This animation of global precipitation from the Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) cycles through climatology data for each month of the year and then repeats the cycle twice.

Components of the Water Cycle on a Flat Map

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere

Summary:

The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications, Forecasting

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Keywords:

meteorology, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, NPP, GOES, winds

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.C, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Summary:

Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.

Components of the Water Cycle

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Energy Cycle

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere

Summary:

The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.