Project Overview
Students become climate scientists, building automated weather monitoring stations and analyzing long-term climate patterns using both ground-based observations and satellite data. This expert-level project integrates meteorology, space science, and data analysis to understand Caribbean climate change.
Week-by-Week Implementation
Week 1-2: Climate Science Foundation
- • Study Caribbean climate patterns and seasonal variations
- • Research climate change impacts on island nations
- • Learn to interpret satellite imagery and weather maps
- • Analyze historical climate data and trends
- • Interview local meteorologists and climate researchers
Week 3: Monitoring Station Construction
- • Build automated weather monitoring stations
- • Install sensors for temperature, humidity, pressure, rainfall
- • Set up data logging systems and wireless transmission
- • Create weatherproof housing for equipment
- • Test and calibrate all monitoring equipment
Week 4: Data Collection and Analysis
- • Collect continuous weather data from monitoring stations
- • Compare ground observations with satellite data
- • Create graphs and charts showing weather patterns
- • Analyze data quality and identify measurement errors
- • Study correlations between different weather variables
Week 5: Climate Trend Analysis
- • Compare current data with historical climate records
- • Identify long-term trends and anomalies
- • Study extreme weather events and their frequency
- • Analyze seasonal patterns and climate cycles
- • Create climate trend reports with projections
Week 6: Expert Presentation
- • Prepare comprehensive climate assessment reports
- • Create visual presentations with data visualizations
- • Present findings to meteorologists and climate scientists
- • Discuss implications for Caribbean communities
- • Share data with national weather services
