GLOBE Observer
Free
3.0for iPhone, iPad and more
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About GLOBE Observer
GLOBE Observer invites you to make observations of the Earth around you. Observations you collect and submit with this app are designed to help scientists better understand satellite data collected by NASA from space.
The current version includes four capabilities. GLOBE Clouds allows observers to make regular observations of the Earth’s cloud cover and compare them to NASA satellite observations. With GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper, users locate mosquito habitats, observe and identify mosquito larvae, and reduce the potential threat of mosquito borne disease. GLOBE Land Cover is designed to allow users to document what is on the land (trees, grass, buildings, etc.). GLOBE Trees asks users to estimate a tree’s height by taking pictures of trees with their device and answering a few questions. Additional capabilities may be added.
By using the GLOBE Observer app, you are joining the GLOBE community and contributing important scientific data to NASA and GLOBE, your local community, and students and scientists worldwide. The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
The current version includes four capabilities. GLOBE Clouds allows observers to make regular observations of the Earth’s cloud cover and compare them to NASA satellite observations. With GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper, users locate mosquito habitats, observe and identify mosquito larvae, and reduce the potential threat of mosquito borne disease. GLOBE Land Cover is designed to allow users to document what is on the land (trees, grass, buildings, etc.). GLOBE Trees asks users to estimate a tree’s height by taking pictures of trees with their device and answering a few questions. Additional capabilities may be added.
By using the GLOBE Observer app, you are joining the GLOBE community and contributing important scientific data to NASA and GLOBE, your local community, and students and scientists worldwide. The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.0
Last updated on Oct 11, 2019
Old Versions
The GLOBE Observer app now includes the Clouds, Mosquito Habitat Mapper, Land Cover and Trees tools in eleven different languages. This latest release also includes various bug fixes and enhancements, improved compass performance, and support for off-line data collection.
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Version History
3.0
Oct 11, 2019
The GLOBE Observer app now includes the Clouds, Mosquito Habitat Mapper, Land Cover and Trees tools in eleven different languages. This latest release also includes various bug fixes and enhancements, improved compass performance, and support for off-line data collection.
1.3.0
Aug 14, 2017
Our latest update includes minor fixes and enhancements. Look for more language support, a new share option and special support for the 2017 North American eclipse.
1.2.0
Mar 1, 2017
In addition to adding more data collection opportunities for clouds and satellite flyover notifications, GLOBE Observer now includes the new Mosquito Habitat Mapper app. GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper allows users to locate mosquito habitats, observe and identify mosquito larvae, and reduce the potential threat of mosquito borne disease.
1.1.3
Oct 6, 2016
This update corrects a problem that required some users to re-login each time they opened the app.
1.1.2
Sep 22, 2016
This update fixes a problem that caused the app to crash in iOS 10.
1.1
Aug 9, 2016
- A new augmented-reality compass is now available to assist users with taking pictures at the ideal directions and angle.
- Captions can now be added to photos while recording an observation.
- "Help" can now be viewed while recording an observation and without losing your progress.
- Some data validation now occurs in real-time.
- Misc. UI updates.
- Captions can now be added to photos while recording an observation.
- "Help" can now be viewed while recording an observation and without losing your progress.
- Some data validation now occurs in real-time.
- Misc. UI updates.
1.0.3
May 5, 2016
Minor bug fixes and UI modifications
1.0.2
Apr 25, 2016
Correct failure during app launch on iPhone
1.0.1
Apr 22, 2016
Minor bug fixes and UI modifications
1.0
Apr 7, 2016
GLOBE Observer FAQ
Click here to learn how to download GLOBE Observer in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of GLOBE Observer.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
GLOBE Observer supports English