Communication+KWL



__COMMUNICATION__

 __What we know: ﻿ __
 * We are allowed to set up satellite networks
 * This will allow us to use internet and phone
 * Mail could be used to communicate and can be transported by road, sea and air
 * We will need technical staff to run the implementation of these networks to identify how the island will be connected.
 * Fixed networks like cable or fiber optics could be put in place if rough weather disrupts wireless connections.

__What we need to know:__
 * What are the costs involved with setting up and running satellite networks?
 * Will internet access speeds be the same everywhere on the island and if not how will we achieve this?
 * How reliable will the networks be?
 * Will power lines be run under the ground or above?
 * How will we get the materials we need to the island?

__How will we find out:__
 * Investigate the various materials required in implementing these communication networks.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Investigate the possible locations of internet/phone towers.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Explore the signal strength of towers and whether they are accessible for maintenance. I.e if a tower is located on a mountain, how will it be accessed?
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Discuss with our economist how much this implementation will cost and how much of our budget will be used.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Research the effects of rough weather on satellite signals and determine whether or not wireless connections would be appropriate.

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