Rising greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane drive global warming, making accurate, real-time data crucial for identifying high-risk areas and developing solutions. High-altitude CubeSats offer a sustainable and scalable way to monitor greenhouse gases and atmospheric conditions, filling gaps left by ground-based systems and informing climate action strategies.

Our CS 12 team is designing and deploying GLOBO, a high-altitude CubeSat equipped with sensors to monitor humidity, temperature, CO₂ levels, methane, and pollutants, alongside visual observations. The prototype includes GPS tracking, a robust communication system, and a 3D-printed payload frame to ensure reliability in challenging conditions.

The project demonstrates the potential of high-altitude balloons in advancing climate research. By addressing gaps in pollution tracking and its environmental impacts, GLOBO provides insights into local pollution trends, their sources, and effects on climate change.