Non Technical Summary
As society further develops technologically, reliable broadband connections become an increasingly foundational resource used to access business, education, healthcare, public safety, and more. Financial burdens and physical isolation limit rural communities' ability to build the infrastructure to establish high speed broadband connections. Without the requisite infrastructure, rural areas are left to fading technologies, resulting in reduced business, outdated education, and spotty healthcare, to say the least. IsoTruss seeks to build on Phase I, providing a complete tower installation system that will eliminate those roadblocks to infrastructure, expanding the reach and quality of internet service to rural America.?IsoTruss will use the Phase II project to produce the installation mechanism designed in Phase I as well as develop a corresponding direct-bury foundation method. The objectives are twofold, 1) manufacture the trailer prototype, develop a beta version and deploy the beta with a partner and 2) develop, test, and prototype a direct-bury solution that can be used in conjunction with the installation trailer. By the end of Phase II IsoTruss will have developed a complete installation system that streamlines tower installation practices and will be commercialized with the intent to expand the reach of broadband networks in rural communities

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
402	7410	2020	100%

Knowledge Area
402 - Engineering Systems and Equipment;

Subject Of Investigation
7410 - General technology;

Field Of Science
2020 - Engineering;

Goals / Objectives
As society further develops technologically, reliable broadband connections become an increasingly foundational resource used to access business, education, healthcare, public safety, and more. Financial burdens and physical isolation limit rural communities' ability to build the infrastructure to establish high speed broadband connections. Without the requisite infrastructure, rural areas are left to fading technologies, resulting in reduced business, outdated education, and spotty healthcare, to say the least. IsoTruss seeks to build on Phase I, providing a complete tower installation system that will eliminate those roadblocks to infrastructure, expanding the reach and quality of internet service to rural America.IsoTruss will use the Phase II project to produce the installation mechanism designed in Phase I as well as develop a corresponding direct-bury foundation method. The objectives are twofold, 1) manufacture the trailer prototype, develop a beta version and deploy the beta with a partner and 2) develop, test, and prototype a direct-bury solution that can be used in conjunction with the installation trailer. By the end of Phase II IsoTruss will have developed a complete installation system that streamlines tower installation practices and will be commercialized with the intent to expand the reach of broadband networks in rural communities.

Project Methods
Objective 1: Trailer PrototypeIsoTruss will build on the previously completed concept model of an innovative installation method for IsoTruss towers.1.1 Finalize trailer design and analysis1.2 Manufacture a beta version of the trailer1.3 Deploy the beta version with a partnerObjective 2: Direct-Bury SolutionIsoTruss recognizes the need to have a foundation solution that interfaces with the trailer system. During this project IsoTruss will develop a direct-bury solution that meets customers' needs.2.1 Review requirements with prospective customers2.2 Evaluate multiple possible solutions for cost, weight, labor, etc.2.3 Prototype the design on an IsoTruss section