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* Set goals for the semester | * Set goals for the semester | ||
* Created Gantt Chart | * Created Gantt Chart | ||
+ | * Finished readings and questions | ||
==== Q/A: ==== | ==== Q/A: ==== | ||
- | Q1. | ||
- | A1. | + | Introductory Questions |
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+ | Q1: What is a microgrid? | ||
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+ | A1: Basically a central electricity system at a very small scale (hence 'micro'). The goal of a microgrid is to achieve greater reliability, reduce carbon emission and cost. | ||
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+ | Q2: In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid? | ||
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+ | A2: PV energy production is unreliable due to various reasons, one being weather patterns. | ||
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+ | Q3: Why create a self sufficient sensor network? | ||
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+ | A3: By creating a self sufficient sensor network you are forming methods to track weather conditions and predict future weather patterns. | ||
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+ | Q4: What database does the current weatherbox use? | ||
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+ | A4: Relational Database (PostgreSQL). | ||
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+ | Q5: What transceiver does the current weatherbox use? | ||
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+ | A5:XBee | ||
==== Reminders: ==== | ==== Reminders: ==== | ||
* Complete Tutorials before proposal (2/11) | * Complete Tutorials before proposal (2/11) |