====== Introductory Reading ======

Readings to get everyone started with some background.

[[ https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVZ108VhhAxUzJORDR4RE9Qd1U | 2015 Tech Connect Paper  ]] \\
[[ https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVZ108VhhAxUlJObFF6ZEhrTjA | Andy Pham MS Thesis  ]] 

===== Some Notes =====

Depending on how much experience you have the papers **might be a little intimidating**. Start with the 2015 Tech Connect conference paper first, and continue reading Andy Pham's MS thesis. Skim if you don't understand and write down the things you're confused about so that you can ask later on. 


===== Questions =====

Answer these questions to the best of your ability. Write for the world, or at least your other peers. 

  - What is a microgrid?
  - In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid? 
  - Why create a self sufficient sensor network? 
  - What database does the current weatherbox use? 
  - What transceiver does the current weatherbox use?