Part 1—Navigate to the Data

Step 1 – Access the GLOBE Website

Click the following link to go to the GLOBE home page. http://globe.gov/ The GLOBE website will open in a new browser window.

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Step 2 – Visualize GLOBE Data

1. From the middle menu bar select: Explore Science > Finding GLOBE Data

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2. On the page that opens, click the link to Visualize GLOBE Data. A new map page will open. The page includes instructions on using the map interface to access GLOBE data.
3. Read the window that opens and then close the window.
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Select the link Visualize GLOBE Data.


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A new map page will open. The page includes instructions on using the map interface to access GLOBE data.


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Step 3 – Add Data to the Map

1. Click the Add + link in the Layers panel located on the left side of the map. Then, choose the Air Temperature Dailies Protocol and select Maximum Daily Temperature from the list of choices.
2. Click the blue Add Layer button located below the protocol choices.
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1. Click the Add + link in the Layers panel located on the left side of the map.
   
   

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2. Then, choose the Air Temperature Dailies Protocol and select Maximum Daily Temperature from the list of choices.
3. Click the blue Add Layer button located below the protocol choices.
   
   

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3. Symbols indicating temperature records will be displayed on the map. A legend of measurement values will appear. Take a few moments to explore the patterns of the temperature data. Check the Contours check box to see a smoothed data pattern. Change the Map Date (located in the Filters panel) to view the temperature records from other days or years.
   
   
   

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