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2012 Spring | Education & Outreach, Natural Science & Restoration

Analyzing Rain Data for Citizens

Student(s):

Kellen Franks

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment
  • University of Washington

Site supervisor(s):

Teri King

Partner(s):

  • Washington Sea Grant

Faculty advisor(s):

Rachael Waters, Department of Oceanography, University of Washington

During my project, I transcribed hand written calendars into an Excel spreadsheet. These calendars, as far back as 1988, contained detailed information that citizen scientist Bill Vigor collected about the weather; the amount of precipitation each day, particular weather patterns, types of precipitation, and temperature. I then analyzed this data and compared the monthly and yearly trends in an analysis report. I also analyzed current citizen science programs that are involved with weather data to evaluate how successful these programs are and potential areas of improvement.