Maps form an integral part of planning. There are different techniques by
which, maps are prepared, depending upon the purpose and accuracy required.
The different techniques, range from simple chain and tape measurements to
optical methods and further to satellite based technologies.
All the techniques have
their own advantages and disadvantages. Some gives good accuracy at the
expense of time and energy while some gives quicker results at the expense
of accuracy. However, GPS (Global Positioning System) is a world wide
navigation and timing system, which is widely being used for mapping,
worldwide. This article describes the use of mapping in planning WiFi
connectivity in rural India.
Introduction
Few villages of
Dodaballabpur taluka in Rural Bangalore district, were thought of to be
connected through WiFi to the nearest administrative centers, in order to
facilitate information exchange between the villages and the taluka
headquarters.
But before the actual
deployment of the technology took place, it was realized that there was a
need of maps of the villages.
These maps would help in
finding out suitable location for the hub, where the antenna could be placed
and also in deciding the most suitable route for the moving vechile (MV)
through which the data
exchange would take place.
This planning would ensure
that the information exchange between the MV and the hub could be done with
maximum efficiency.
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