Question SW 08

SW-08 How will the island's kiosks and portable equipment stay connected through the routes available at each proposed site?

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Why this matters

Radio reach, a local relay and an internet connection have different strengths and failure points. Field evidence will show which combination supports the service.

What to bring back

Draw candidate device roles and message routes. Prepare site checks for reach, connection quality, heavy traffic, separated areas, loss of an internet connection point and a portable relay. Show which service functions work on each route and measure recovery against OPS-01.

What we know so far

• comprehensive rebuild plan — reviewed source; public copy can be added through the evidence process
• Straddie_Disaster_Kiosk_Pitch.pdf
• Web3_Sensorium_for_Science_Debate.pdf (pp.5-9)
• Aura_Teacher_Training_60_Days.pdf (p.55)
• Professional review and comparison of proposed improvements (When this work overlaps professional or public-authority responsibilities, compare the proposal and Luke's research with applicable industry/global best practice and relevant legal-engine sources. Record differences, reasonable improvements and deficiencies, with the responsible reviewer and response. Routine authorised drafting and wiki work can advance.)

AI-generated potential answers

For discussion and review · research checked 2026-10-20. These are AI-generated options and transfer assessments. The user's request and research method identify the source of this work. The source catalogue states what the references establish. The decision and approval record retains its own status.

Map each site's actual local and outside connections, then assign routes for small urgent notices, private requests and larger learning material. Keep a working local doorway at separated sites. Choose relay positions and fallback journeys from measured trials and agreed access.

Site-specific paths with queued exchange

AI-generated adaptation of an existing pattern. Compare direct local links, available internet connections and approved portable synchronisation using the same message contract. A delay-tolerant candidate would be evaluated alongside simpler links for service retained and operator effort.

Research basis: RFC 9171: Bundle Protocol Version 7.

A supervised movable relay

AI-generated future concept. Investigate a movable relay carried by an authorised person, vehicle or future robot when a fixed link is lost. Trial safe positions, battery use and actual traffic capacity before including it in the service promise.

Research basis: Robots to the rescue in hazardous environments.

Examples and local differences

• Robots to the rescue in hazardous environments: AI transfer assessment: CSIRO research combined robot mapping with relays in difficult underground communications. Local difference to check: Island bush, salt, wind, public access and day-long workloads require different equipment assessment, permissions and field trials.

Evidence to bring back next

• Measure candidate paths with busy links, an unavailable gateway, separated groups and one portable unit.
• State the largest useful message and maximum acceptable delay for each supported task, then compare observed performance.

People and connected choices

Who reviews: Proposed communications lead and deployment operations lead (unconfirmed)

Connected questions: OPS-01, SW-02, SW-07

Work state: open. Assigned person or AI assistant: Ready to be assigned.

Research and alternatives can move ahead while connected decisions develop. Before acting on a choice, check the people, evidence and approved scope in People decide.