# Crowdsourced Eclipse Projects NASA's Globe Observer Enlists "Scientist Citizens" for Research By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-observer References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/21/nasa-app-record-solar-eclipse-data/) & [globe.gov](https://www.globe.gov/globe-data/data-entry/globe-observer) [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster) is enlisting "citizen scientists" to help record data through the Globe Observer program for the upcoming solar eclipse that will cross the continental United States in August. Curiously enough, during a solar eclipse, temperatures will change rapidly and [animals will fall silent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haiku-box). Scientists are aware of these facts, but they're unsure exactly why or how these things happen. NASA is hoping to track the temperature changes in real-time. Anyone in North America is welcome to download the app and record the plummeting temperatures in their geographical region. By expanding its research to a wider demographic, NASA is creating an education platform that's as equally beneficial for the participants as it is for the researchers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Citizen Science:** Crowdsourcing data collection during the solar eclipse provides a unique opportunity for citizen scientists to contribute to research. - **Real-time Temperature Tracking:** Tracking temperature changes in real-time during a solar eclipse can lead to insights into the phenomenon and potentially new research opportunities. - **Education Platforms:** NASA's Globe Observer program creates an educational platform for participants to learn and engage with scientific research. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Research:** Crowdsourcing data collection during the solar eclipse presents opportunities for innovative research in fields such as climate science and animal behavior. - **Mobile Applications:** The downloadable app used for recording temperature changes during the solar eclipse highlights the potential for innovation within the mobile application industry. - **Educational Technology:** Creating an educational platform through the Globe Observer program opens up opportunities for innovation in the educational technology sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-app.md) - [Community-Based Eclipse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-eclipse.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Solar Eclipse Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-cruise-voyages.md) - [Global Space Craft Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasas-latest-initiative.md) - [Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warby-parker-solar-eclipse.md) - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [Celebratory Solar Eclipse Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunchips-solar-eclipse.md) - [Debris-Reporting Wildlife Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debrireporting-wildlife-app.md)