home made broadband antenna

This antenna was build, because of pure necessity... we are currently camp at the far side of the dessert of Qatar. And our means of communication is ether a mobile phone or thru the internet. Mobile phones have postpaid or prepaid credits which are both have expensive rates, So we settle for a more cheaper and much practical which is the use of mobile broadband internet connections...We purchase a postpaid mobile broadband, modified the USB port, download program protocol and attach a router and switches to allow multiple users to connect on a network..

The problems we encounters are low signal input due to sandstorms, And multiple pairs of cables from one room to another...For the first problem we build a parabolic antenna out of ordinary kitchen strainers used in baking. Centered  in the usb broadband to create a cove and a unidirectional flow for signals, and attach it to a PVC pipes...The second problem was solve after we installed a wireless router access point...As of now 40 unit of laptops and notebooks are connected to this system. And rarely we lost our signals. Sometimes power interruption and router break up are our only set backs....

Wind Energy and Wind Power

Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative cover. This wind flow, or motion energy, when "harvested" by modern wind turbines, can be used to generate electricity.

How Wind Power Is Generated

The terms "wind energy" or "wind power" describe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for specific tasks (such as grinding grain or pumping water) or a generator can convert this mechanical power into electricity to power homes, businesses, schools, and the like.

WIND ENERGY...

Wind turbine power generators are one of the best solutions to preserving our environment. Wind energy is abundant and free. It is the best alternative energy form combining low cost with availability. Wind power can generate all or part of your energy requirements. With your own small wind turbine, which you can build at low cost, you can harness the energy of the wind to power your home.

Small wind power generators were commonly seen on farms up till the 1950s.Wind power was used for other purposes also, such as pumping water from wells. Money was tight in those days and people looked  for ways to economise. Since then with increasing prosperity and little care for the environment we rely almost completely on the power company to supply our electric power.

These days attitudes, of necessity are changing. We have become aware that we must reduce our impact on the environment or face increasing problems in the years ahead. Many are now looking for alternative energy sources. The most viable alternatives are wind power or solar panels. Solar panels are however expensive and produce limited amounts of power. They have a place in some applications but are presently too expensive for general use as a power supply.

Wind power turbines are now in use to supply all or part of the power supply for many cities all over the world including the USA.They supply "green" power at a cost competitive to conventional power generating facilities. Wind turbine power generators are now being used by many to produce all or part of their power needs.

Small wind turbines for private use are now available from many sources. They can be mounted on a rooftop or on a small tower or pole. They are however quite expensive. A better solution than buying a wind power generator is to build your own which can be done at quite low cost. Plans are available for building a wind generator using new or used auto parts. Any home handyman who can use simple tools can build a wind turbine which will supply part of the power needs of an average household. All or most of the power requirements of a home can be supplied with several generators. Power can be stored in storage batteries till put to use...