GPS Measurement Protocol

GPS Measurement Protocol

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Goals for the Training Session

Provide an inquiry context for the data collection and science content Provide accurate science content Review procedures for data collection Review data entry and analysis Discuss classroom implementation ideas Collect feedback from participants
Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Inquiry Context
Are there patterns visible in the mapped data? What Earth system factors may explain differences in data from the same latitude around the globe?
Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Local Inquiry Example

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Why do GLOBE scientists use GPS?

Locates your school & GLOBE study sites Provides accurate geographic coordinates for GLOBE data allowing others to analyze the data from a spatial perspective The locations are in a form that is easily used by anyone around the world

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Science Content: Global Positioning System (GPS)

RS_Vis_14

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Science Content: Latitude & Longitude

1 degree of latitude = ~111 km 1 degree of longitude = 0 km Magnetic Declination

1 degree of longitude = ~111 km

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Science Content: Elevation

GPS elevation measures in reference to the Ellipsoid. Topographic elevation is measured in reference to the Geoid.

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Instruments: GPS Receiver & Magnetic Compass

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

The Measurements
GPS Measurement
Latitude Longitude Elevation

Offset GPS (only as needed)

True North Corrected Latitude Longitude Elevation

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Collecting Data: Field/Lab Guides & Data Sheets

Field/Lab Guides: GPS Protocol Field Guide Offset GPS Protocol Field Guide
Data Sheets: GPS Investigation Site Location Data Sheet GPS Investigation Data Sheet Offset GPS Measurements Data Work Sheet
Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Collecting Data: Protocol

GPS Measurement
Hold vertically away from body Wait until you acquire at least four satellites At one minute intervals record 5 measurements:

Draft 2005

Latitude Longitude Elevation Time Number of satellites 2D or 3D

Average measurements

GPS Measurement Protocol

Collecting Data: Protocol

Offset GPS

Determine True North

Move either north of south from Study Site until GPS reception is good Measure distance from Study Site Divide by (11 meters/.0001 degrees) to get latitude correction In the northern hemisphere, add (if you took reading south of study site) or subtract (if you took reading to the north of study site) latitude correction Record corrected GPS measurement
Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Enter Data on the GLOBE Web Site

Step 1: Select Define, Edit, or Update a Site from the site definition data entry menu Step 2: Select the site you wish to enter GPS data for Step 3: Enter GPS data for the observation or measurement sites needed Step 4: Confirm data entries on verification page
Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Looking at the Data

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Classroom Implementation
Inquiry Curriculum/Standards Alignment Assessment Classroom Management

Draft 2005

GPS Measurement Protocol

Getting Started
The GLOBE Web site has information http://www.globe.gov GLOBE Help Desk or your Country Coordinator can support you as you get started. Get your students involved doing real science!
Draft 2005