Dr. Norman Loeb, an atmospheric scientist at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is the principal investigator for an experiment called the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES). CERES instruments measure how much of the sun’s energy is reflected back to space and how much thermal energy is emitted by Earth to space.
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Grade Level: 3-5,
6-8,
9-12
My NASA Data has recently released several new resources, StoryMaps, for use in educational settings.
What is the hydrosphere and why is it important?
What is the atmosphere and why is it important?
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Students analyze two North Pole orthographic data visualizations produced from soil moisture data. After describing trends in the seasonal thaw of land surfaces, students demonstrate their understanding of Earth’s energy budget by explaining relationships and make predictions about the dataset.
Explore and connect to the GLOBE Soils protocol bundle.
Explore and connect to the GLOBE Urban protocol bundle.