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Mobile Mobile Weather Lab Weather Lab Requirements: Requirements:  Ability to operate in challenging weather conditions Ability to assess the local weather conditions Ability to receive real time weather data and trends Ability to access satellite and ground based radar displays Ability to track storms live while the vehicle is in motion A large 40 inch monitor that will display well on camera but not interfere with the vehicles hatchback or view of the road. Ability to transmit live broadcast quality video while the vehicle is stationary or in motion. Ability to use SKYPE video and other social media services while the vehicle is in motion The ability to assist first responders with local weather reports from news scenes. The ability to use vehicle mounted cameras. The ability to have computers connected to the internet while the vehicle is in motion, even in areas of poor cell site coverage. Ability for the passenger to view weather radar while the vehicle is in motion. The ability to power all of the devices from the vehicle’s stock electric system. Easy to operate for the personnel. Ability to pass local DOT safety regulations. High wind survivability for all hardware that is mounted to the outside of the vehicle. Stay within the vehicles electrical power capacity Maintain my capital budget for the project in the face of changing requirements. Meet the aggressive time deadline of 5 weeks for construction. Fit all of the above into an Audi Q7 SUV