Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Introduction Readings ====== **1. What is a microgrid?** A Microgrid is defined as "small scale version of the central electricity system." **2. In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid?** They are intermittent, which raises concern when considering their integration on a larger scale. **3. Why create a self sufficient sensor network?** To form a method to track current weather conditions and predict future patterns. **4. What database does the current weatherbox use?** Collected data is stored in a high capacity Linux server running Redhat Enterprise 6.3 (Santiago) within a PostgreSQL database installation. **5. What transceiver does the current weatherbox use?** XBee weatherbox/team_nova/introduction_readings_assignment.txt Last modified: 2021/09/19 21:59(external edit)