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Participation fee $0
Expenses $0
Spend the time outdoors
Location anywhere
Children yes
Primary school yes
Secondary school yes
Teaching materials no


Required Gear:

An Android or Java-enabled smartphone with GPS (iPhone version planned) and a computer with Internet access.


NoiseTube


NoiseTube needs citizen scientists to monitor noise pollution. Participants install a free mobile application on their cell phone and measure the level of noise in their area.

Noise pollution is a serious problem in many cities. (Noise can change the balance in predator /prey detection and navigation among migratory species, among other detrimental effects.) This is your chance to turn your mobile phone into an environmental sensor and make an important contribution to science.

Your data will be shared with the NoiseTube community through a collective map of noise pollution. Local governments, city planners, researchers, and others will be able to access and analyze the data.