[pm-h] Projects

[Mike Flannigan]

For those that care, here is a map of the Waugh St. bridge:
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=29.76160&lon=-95.39834&datum=NAD27&s=24&size=l
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=29.76160&lon=-95.39834&datum=NAD27&s=50&size=l


Mike


Matt Sisk wrote:

> I wouldn't call it a thoroughly thought-out idea. :) More of a brainstorm after
> I'd just returned from a ride along Buffalo Bayou.
>
> My first thought was a bat-cam. Not everyone knows it, but there's a bat colony
> residing beneath the Waugh St. bridge over the bayou. I don't know if it's even
> possible to catch footage of quick airborne critters such as bats using web-cam
> technology, but it struck me as interesting to try (whether it be 'see the
> flock leave at dusk' or a macro-view up in the roost somewhere).
>
> But once I started thinking about that, I started thinking about all the other
> interesting bayou watching that could be done -- flood stages, flotsam/jetsam
> watch, dog-parks, festivals, etc.
>
> Anyway -- I think it was a valid observation that this sort of thing would cost
> money for hardware. Also, a survey of the bayou for open wireless access points
> would be of use. (on that note, does anyone know if the Houston wireless group
> has any info on whether Houston has plans to offer wireless in city parks like
> they do in Austin?)
>
> Also, it's not necessarily perl related. It could easily be, but doesn't have to
> be. :)
>
> Cheers,
> Matt
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