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weatherbox:team_asteroid:meeting_minutes_january_25_2016 [2016/01/26 00:47] gli [Asteroid Team Meeting #2 - January 25, 2016] |
weatherbox:team_asteroid:meeting_minutes_january_25_2016 [2016/02/01 01:32] nlam |
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| ==== Problems ==== | ==== Problems ==== | ||
| - | * NA | + | * None |
| ==== Tasks Completed Today === | ==== Tasks Completed Today === | ||
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| ==== Leadership Roles ==== | ==== Leadership Roles ==== | ||
| Leaders | Leaders | ||
| - | * two week rotations between members | + | * Two week rotations between members |
| - | * sequence: Gordon, Kevin, Nathan | + | * Sequence: Gordon, Kevin, Nathan |
| ==== Weather Box ==== | ==== Weather Box ==== | ||
| Proposal | Proposal | ||
| - | * start proposal once details are released, will be completed prior to February 6 | + | * Start proposal once details are released, will be completed prior to February 6 |
| Project | Project | ||
| - | * projected to be completed before Spring Break | + | * Projected to be completed before Spring Break |
| ==== Introductions and Goals ==== | ==== Introductions and Goals ==== | ||
| Goals | Goals | ||
| - | * develop skills in: programming, hardware design (PCBs and AutoCAD), hardware fabrication (3D printing and soldering), communication, time management, teamwork, and leadership | + | * Develop skills in: programming, hardware design (PCBs and AutoCAD), hardware fabrication (3D printing and soldering), communication, time management, teamwork, and leadership |
| + | === Introductory Readings === | ||
| + | 1. What is a microgrid? | ||
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| + | A microgrid is a small scale model of an entire electric system. | ||
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| + | 2. In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid? | ||
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| + | Renewable energy sources are inconsistent as the grid would have to account for days in which there are excess energy generated and days where there are very little energy produced. | ||
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| + | 3. Why create a self sufficient sensor network? | ||
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| + | Enables capability to monitor the changing weather, be able to forecast future weather patterns, and to determine the best time for energy production. | ||
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| + | 4. What database does the current weatherbox use? | ||
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| + | PostgreSQL and Redhat. | ||
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| + | 5. What transceiver does the current weatherbox use? | ||
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| + | XBee | ||
| ==== Meeting Changes ==== | ==== Meeting Changes ==== | ||
| - | * moving February 22nd meeting to February 24th | + | * Moving February 22nd meeting to February 24th |
| - | * changes on the SCEL calendar made pertaining to Asteroid | + | * Changes on the SCEL calendar made pertaining to Asteroid |
| ==== Follow-up ==== | ==== Follow-up ==== | ||
| * Finish tutorials for each available software source | * Finish tutorials for each available software source | ||
| * Start completing Training Wiki sheet | * Start completing Training Wiki sheet | ||
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