Girl Scout Patch – OWWL

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OWWL Patch

Ozone Where We Live (OWWL) is a NASA project that helps scientists understand air quality in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Volunteers collect ozone and other air pollution data using simple sensors, which NASA researchers use to improve satellite measurements and air quality predictions.

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Age

11+

Duration

~1 hour

OWWL (Ozone Where We Live)

Discover how the air around you connects to a global mission and why measuring what we can’t see matters for every living thing on Earth.

OWWL (Ozone Where We Live)

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OWWL Patch Activity

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OWWL Patch Activity

Help NASA measure the air we breathe in our own communities.

Deploy your sensor

Explore and measure the air quality

Help track pollution levels in your community

What is OWWL?

Ozone Where We Live (OWWL) is a NASA project that studies air quality in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Kids and families can help by placing simple sensors at homes, schools, or other locations—or even by flying sensors on planes—to collect data that helps scientists track and predict pollution.

How does it work?

NASA scientists team up with community volunteers to explore and measure air quality in the San Joaquin Valley, giving you a chance to be a real-life Earth scientist!

Airborne component: Volunteer pilots carry small ozone sensors on their regular flights to collect important data near the ground, helping NASA check and improve satellite measurements.

Ground-based component: You, your family, or your school can host sensors to track ozone and other gases in your neighborhood. The data you collect helps scientists understand pollution, make better predictions, and share real-time air quality information to keep your community safe and informed.

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