1.1 PROJECT GOALS
Despite the evolvement of mobile communication networks, there is still a huge gap in network coverage in remote areas. As of present, satellite broadband is still the leading provider of network services in remote areas, but due to the high cost involve in setting up satellites systems and the cost involve in owning a satellite phone, this is not readily available to all users in remote locations. In situations where satellite signals are not available due to various factors like jamming of satellite signals, activities of hackers, limiting the use of satellite communication, there is hardly any other means of communication available.
However, the use of airborne devices like drones, which are less expensive to setup compare to satellite communication systems, much easily to maintain and setup, and less dangerous and expensive compare …show more content…
It shows the time expenditure involved in infrastructure and well as the operational cost of running the proposed project for a period of two years after deployment. The initial cost of the equipment is about 300000 pounds and for successful utilisation for a period of one year is about 930000 pounds.
Infrastructure Approximate Cost (Pounds) Approximate cost over a span of one year (Pounds)
Equipment (100) units 300000 300000
Cost of obtaining certifications 2500 2500
Manpower 30000 540000
Maintenance 50000 50000
Miscellaneous 2000 50000
Total 942500
1.5
Despite the evolvement of mobile communication networks, there is still a huge gap in network coverage in remote areas. As of present, satellite broadband is still the leading provider of network services in remote areas, but due to the high cost involve in setting up satellites systems and the cost involve in owning a satellite phone, this is not readily available to all users in remote locations. In situations where satellite signals are not available due to various factors like jamming of satellite signals, activities of hackers, limiting the use of satellite communication, there is hardly any other means of communication available.
However, the use of airborne devices like drones, which are less expensive to setup compare to satellite communication systems, much easily to maintain and setup, and less dangerous and expensive compare …show more content…
It shows the time expenditure involved in infrastructure and well as the operational cost of running the proposed project for a period of two years after deployment. The initial cost of the equipment is about 300000 pounds and for successful utilisation for a period of one year is about 930000 pounds.
Infrastructure Approximate Cost (Pounds) Approximate cost over a span of one year (Pounds)
Equipment (100) units 300000 300000
Cost of obtaining certifications 2500 2500
Manpower 30000 540000
Maintenance 50000 50000
Miscellaneous 2000 50000
Total 942500
1.5