6.1+Energy,+Communication+and+Transport

=__**Transportation**__=

All persons on the island will be provided with individual transportation devices. These devices will be powered through kinetic energy that can be generated by pedaling the device, but can also be stored so that there is a surplus of energy available for each persons craft. This will also assist in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as all energy needs will be self provided, so the harder you work, the more energy you will have at your disposal. Each transportation device will have three functions, they will have wheels for land travel, they will be buoyant enough to travel on water, and will also have build in propellers for flight capabilities. The materials needed for this will be farmed from the island, with the majority of the materials needed coming from the lumber yard. The energy repulsion technology used in the transportation will be provided from STARK RESILIENCE for no charge, as the technologies used will assist in the creation of self-sustaining energy sources. (ORACLE, Education Foundation., 2010)

Other transportation mediums on the island may include the use of bikes, on the proviso that paths will be constructed for cycling. The strength of horses and donkeys may be exploited for transportation around the island of both people, goods and materials, however the food required and the waste disposal of the animals need to be sustainable in order for this to be effective.

=__**Energy**__=

The group is aware that there will be various forms of energy available, however the distribution of this energy will depend on what other settlements require. Major infrastructure will require larger amounts of energy, so natural sources will be more viable for these. Smaller settlements and personal energy requirements can be taken from the natural energy sources, as well as powered through stored kinetic energy.

Possible forms of energy available for harvesting on the island can include:

Hydro-electric: Hydro-elecrtic power is power harnessed from the force or energy of moving water. This is then harvested and dispersed as necessary. Before it was used to create energy, it was used for irrigation, and operation of various machines, such as watermills, textile machines, sawmills, dock cranes, and domestic lifts. Hydropower is the force of the water on the riverbed and banks of a river, and is most powerful when rivers are in flood. This can be used to remove sediment and create erosion. Facilities like this would need to be built on and against rivers, and could possibly be subjected to flooding. (McDowell, 2005)

Geo-thermal: Is has been noted that the Island has had its fair share of volcanic activity. While drilling through the island in search for geo-thermal pockets may be an expensive task, the energy generated from this should provide enough energy to sustain the energy consumption needs of the people living on the island. This would mean that all other energy generated would be used as backup, and could be stored and distributed as necessary. (Department of Energy., 2011)

Solar energy: Harnessing the energy of the sun using solar panels can be used by individuals to generate energy for individual settlements. At the time of construction, solar panels will be installed on all properties, so that each dwelling will be self-sustaining, and will also be able to transmit unused energy back onto the power-grid so that another dwelling with a higher energy consumption can use what is remaining. (Ryan, 2011)

Kinetic Energy: This will be used to power the various means of transportation on the island (see above for more details).

How will this energy be distributed throughout the island: The most effective way to transmit and receive energy is through the use of power lines. This would involve the construction of power-poles and energy stations. Energy will be sent to the power stations via the power lines, and these power lines will then spread across the island into the major settlements. These settlements will then have their own power stations, and these will direct the flow of power into the individual buildings within the settlements. Combining this energy, with the solar energy each house will be generating for itself, should provide enough energy for the individuals within the settlements.

=__**Communication**__= The use of satellite communication for the early stages in the development of the island will be essential. Each holding will include the building of a satellite dish, with the purpose of sending and receiving any satellite feed designated for the inhabitants of the island. As settlement progresses, these satellite dishes will be reprogrammed and reinstated so that as well as sending and receiving satellite signals, they will also be able to transmit and receive wireless signals, allowing all peoples within the settlements phone and internet capabilities. To strengthen signals, relays will be built at various positions on the island and will assist in developing an environment where man-made buildings are integrated with its natural surroundings.

(Satellite Dish, 2011)

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