Tech : Rolling Internet Access and other related questions

[Sandra Parks <sparks@rica.net>]

I hope there's a tech guru out there that can help us!

Our science department is planning a Coast to Coast investigation of the
natural history of water in the United States, using the National Parks
as their laboratory. They are trying to figure out a way to get Internet
access on the bus so that students can research while traveling.

Does anyone have any ideas of how this can be accomplished? We have
discussed cellular phones, but that seems feasible only as a last
resort. Is wireless technology available yet? Would satellite do it?

Also -- failing live Internet access, what would be the most efficient
and manageable way to download and distribute Internet information.
We'll definitely be using Apple e-mates; what other equipment would you
recommend assembling for a trip of this nature?

Thanks -- This is a fascinating and ambitious project! I'll provide
updates.

--
Sandra Parks
Harrisonburg High School
395 S. High St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2651 FAX (540) 433-3595
sparks@rica.net

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