Figure: Internet Connection and on-board Network.
Unfortunately one of my projects had failed, which is Team Internet. The activity would provide PYs(Participating Youths) with connection to the Internet. The Internet would be very useful to get information necessary for various discussion. I had done a lot of work to make this happen, but finally the ADM(Japanese Government) did not accept my offer and then I gave up. To be fair, even if they had allowed me, it would have been not so sure for the Internet links to come on board. The next table is some examples of organizations which I had asked for cooperation.
| Name of Organization | their URL |
|---|---|
| WIDE Project | http://www.wide.ad.jp/ |
| Japan AeroSpace Exploration Agency | http://www.jaxa.jp/index_e.html |
| KDDI Co., Ltd. | http://www.kddi.com/ |
| Connection by Boeing | http://www.connexionbyboeing.com/index.cfm?p=cbb.maritime&lang=en&cy=2006 |
I still believe the Internet connection would have improved our discussion, because it would have provided us with much information for our discussion. The problem is that we are completely closed on the ship and we don't have any information sources. Some PYs mentioned the same thing at Evaluation. I guess sooner or later Internet links will be given on the ship. If it is really matter of time, the sooner the better.