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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) | ||