1. The basic goal is to develop a procedure allowing Android-based devices to be used for network monitoring given the following assumptions: 
    1. Android devices (e.g., old mobile telephones) can provide sufficient computing power for PingER monitoring; 
    2. The PingER program code can be easily installed on the Android OS; 
    3. Android-based devices used for PingER monitoring will have access to Wi-Fi services and not use cellular networks (due to inherent latency concerns); 
    4. Android-based PingER monitors will require no maintenance; device failure will be addressed by replacement with a new device (remove and replace); 
    5. Android-based PingER monitors have the potential to be placed anyplace where network and power access are available; 
    6. Local configuration/setup of Android-based PingER monitors will be limited to Wi-Fi setting; 
    7. Android-based PingER monitors will occupy the same system status as other PingER monitors; 
    8. Android-based devices will be provided by the PingER team for development, configuration, and testing; 
  2. It is not a goal to develop a generalized Android app interface to PingER data. Skills required for participation in the PingER project for Android: 
    1. Android OS/Java programming skills; 
    2. Familiarity with the PingER project infrastructure and program code; 
    3. Familiarity with Git; the PingER codebase is maintained on GitHub. 
  3. Project outcomes: 
    1. A PingER codebase for Android; 
    2. Proof-of-concept (installation and testing of an Android-based monitoring device); 
    3. Installation documentation for Android-based PingER monitoring devices; 
    4. A conference or journal submission that documents experience and findings in Steps (b) and (c); e. Development of a strategy for soliciting participants/locations of Android-based PingER devices.
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