nomad-silver-present.ppt - greenstar
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Greenstar Nomad two-way portable telephone and Web access - anywhere in the world
completely solar-powered, portable, rugged
• specially-configuredlaptop computer
• satellite telephone andInternet connection
• completely solar power supply• data acceleration provides
up to 28.8K speeds
Connect from remote locations not covered by cellular networksFull email, Web access, file transfer support
Worldwide ISP (Internet Service Provider), fully securefast digital sign-on; online in 2-3 seconds
mini digital stereo recording systemhi-res miniaturized digital cameraruggedized waterproof carrying case
Silver Edition
Major Component Details – shown to scale
Laptop ComputerWin2000, Pentium IV
14” hi-res backlit displayCD-ROM, pre-installed satellite
communications software,advanced data acceleration
Satellite Phone GlobalStar or Iridium supported
Comes pre-licensed, configured for data access as well as voice; works
anywhere in the world Digital RecorderMinidisc, up to 2 hours of high-
quality recording, 2” opticalall-digital interface to computer
Miniature Digital Camera
2 megapixel resolution;250+ images
Folding Solar Panel ArrayLight, flexible gate-fold design, durable covering daily energy production
150 watt hours; charges all Nomad components
http://www.greenstar.org
Accessories – to same scale as previous page
WorldSpace Satellite Radioand Directed Data Receiver
Provides valuable local radio programmingthrough built-in satellite receiver in many regions
of the world, in English and local languages, for low monthly charge
See http://www.worldspace.comfor more info
Compact Battery-PoweredColor Printer and Optical Scanner
Wireless infrared interface
Car DC Adapter forPowering/charging satellite phone
Automotive Adapters for Satellite Phone and Handheld PC
12 volt double outlet
12 volt adapter for Powering/charging laptop from car or airplane battery
Adapters precisely matched tocomponents, to allow flexible
charging anywhere as supplementto solar power
Mobile Computing Work Space
LED light plugs into port on computerfor private night work
Field Kit Accessories
Watertight Carrying Casesshockproof, ruggedized, light, padded
Optional Field Accessories
Greenstar NomadSilver Edition
Multipower Source
Charges from solar arraycan provide backup power
for the built-in batteriesin computer, satphone,
printer, etc; can independentlypower these and other devices as needed
See next screen for examples
Battery Pack
Solar Spark Lighter Reaches 1000 F – will ignite paper or
other combustible materials
Battery Applications
Bright fluorescent light; cooling fan
Powering and/or charging the laptop computer
Eight-step power for all consumer electronics, cameras, televisions
from 1.5 to 12 V
Shortwave antenna
Wind-up Radio and Extension Light
Field Kit Accessories
Powerful AM-FM and global shortwave radio5 minutes of crank action = 30 minutes of operation
Attached shortwave antenna enhances receptionRetractable lamp provides light
Battery Charging Station for multiple sets of AAA, AA, C or D batteries
Compass & Magnifying Lens
Field Kit Accessories
Drinking Water PurifierAdvanced water filtration built into a water bottle
quickly eliminates most harmful chemicals
Field Kit Accessories
Compact Global Positioning System (GPS)
Standard slot card inserted into laptop computer;Accuracy within 25 metres worldwide
Greenstar Development Library30 CD Set
Hundreds of thousands of pages of practical information, manuals,surveys and facts on health, economic development, agriculture, energy,
environment, compiled by leading government, academic and privateinstitutions worldwide; all searchable
Nomad is designed and supported by Greenstar, with extensivc experience in solar and wireless applications in the challenging environments in the developing world
See http://www.greenstar.org/introduction.htm