PUBLIC RESEARCH NOTE 24-117

Observe.
Measure.
Share.

A small independent field station documenting weather, water, urban ecology, and the instruments used to make local change visible.

Current observations

STATIC FIELD SUMMARY / UTC
01

Air & shade

Comparing surface temperature across tree cover, stone, asphalt, and water at the same hour.

02

Rain traces

Recording how small storms move through drains, planters, roofs, and low points.

03

Night sound

A repeatable listening route for noticing traffic, insects, machinery, and quiet intervals.

Working method

Use modest instruments. Record the context. Repeat observations. Publish uncertainty next to results.

  1. Calibrate before each route
  2. Keep raw notes alongside summaries
  3. Photograph instrument placement
  4. Archive methods with every dataset