Densiometer

Follow the building instructions provided by GLOBE: https://www.globe.gov/documents/355050/35ce2b38-aa1b-4b7c-af62-20088da93573

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is No cost. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

This tool helps you estimate a percentage of canopy cover.
Used by these projects The GLOBE Program, Citizen Science Track Trail, Invasive Plant Atlas of the MidSouth, Purple Loosestrife Volunteers
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last a week
Topics Climate & Weather, Nature & Outdoors, Biology, Ecology & Environment
Activities In oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, On a hike, At the beach, On a walk, run, At school, At a science center, zoo or aquarium
Tool updated June 25, 2017, 12:03 p.m.