Grade Category 4-6
Team Size: 1
Subject Area: Physics/Astronomy
Project Type: Descriptive
Language: English

Summary: I describe cosmic rays and their consequences. As an illustration, I describe how to build a cloud chamber that allows you to see cosmic rays. I also measured the amounts of cosmic rays at Vancouver BC, Whistler base BC and Whistler mountain BC. I used a Geiger counter to measure the cosmic rays. In addition, I used a GPS made for hiking and skiing to measure the altitude and latitude and longitude. I found out that there are more cosmic rays at a higher altitude and there are too many at lower altitude according to their speed.

Description of Software Tools used: iPhoto photo editing software. Dreamweaver MX and Microsoft Front page web page software, FreeHand MX computer drawing software.

Hardware Tools: Canon S45 Camera, GPS, and Gieger Counter, and Cloud Chamber I built. 400MhZ Mac.

Source of Idea: myself

Special Skills: Freehand

Awards won: none