===== 296 Team Meeting - January 20, 2017 ======
**Attended: Kyle, Jon, Akira, Kyaw**

==== Updates: ====
    * Reviewed expectations for the semester
    * Set goals for the semester
    * Created Gantt Chart
    * Finished readings and questions


==== Q/A: ====

Introductory Questions

Q1: What is a microgrid?

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.  

Q2: In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid? 

A2: PV energy production is unreliable due to various reasons, one being weather patterns. 

Q3: Why create a self sufficient sensor network? 

A3: By creating a self sufficient sensor network you are forming methods to track weather conditions and predict future weather patterns.

Q4: What database does the current weatherbox use? 

A4: Relational Database (PostgreSQL).

Q5: What transceiver does the current weatherbox use? 

A5:XBee

==== Reminders: ====
    * Complete Tutorials before proposal (2/11)