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Word correction requested for graphic used for Mod 1 Lesson example on "Atmosphere Cooling" #719

Open kyuenjpl opened 6 months ago

kyuenjpl commented 6 months ago

Atmospheric scientist pointed out the Module 1 lesson example on the global cooling error is confusing and not correct. On the chart, it makes the mention of the upper atmosphere cooling, but the data showed that it was actually warming.

The original paper mentions looking at the upper troposphere (https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1318&context=usdeptcommercepub). But the issue is the troposphere is the lowest part of the atmosphere. Upper atmosphere would be considered stratosphere and above. So with warming in the troposphere, there is actual cooling of the upper atmosphere (stratosphere).

Suggestion from the PI is be precise and just say troposphere instead of atmosphere in the lesson example. We can add an asterisk or note to show where troposphere is (https://www.sciencefacts.net/layers-of-atmosphere.html)

We would need to make a change in the graphic.

bressler95tops commented 6 months ago

Thank you @kyuenjpl, I will add this suggestion to our review process. We are holding review meetings very soon and monthly thereafter. Stay tuned, as we get to your contribution. We greatly appreciate it and feel free to continue submitting suggestions.

bressler95tops commented 6 months ago

During disposition, it was agreed to change this to "upper troposphere"

nasacrawford commented 6 months ago

It might also be useful to add the link to the paper that @kyuenjpl includes for people that want more information.

bressler95tops commented 6 months ago

Agreed, I think this would add context for those who may not be as familiar with the subject matter.

bressler95tops commented 4 months ago

@katblanchette, I am just formally adding a comment that I have addressed the issue in M1L1. The newest image available is being used now. For your reference (and for the MOOC developers) you may look at PR #730 and #779. To see the exact change you can visit the 'files changed' tab on each of these links.

katblanchette commented 1 month ago

@bressler95tops - Will you update the graphic to this newer version? We modified the colors during the OSE development. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AVzAee_-y-8-jJCMthjPxqgeMJyxOom_/view .Thank you!