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PROJECT: Off-Grid Field Guide (Universal Literate Note)

• Overview
• Phase A: Demand (PRD)
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. User Needs
  • 3. Success Criteria
    • Taxonomy definition for initial modules (Nav, First Aid, Comms)
    • Layout template for standard traveler's notebook dimensions
    • Export pipeline from Org-mode to PDF/Print
    • Content extraction from existing survival manuals (Atomic Note Distillation)
• Phase B: Blueprint (PROTOCOL)
  • 1. Architectural Intent
  • 2. Semantic Interfaces
• Phase D: Build (Implementation)
  • Artifact Generation
• Phase E: Chaos (Verification)

Overview

The Off-Grid Field Guide project aims to develop a modular manual for off-grid living and activities. It is designed for physical portability, specifically fitting the traveler's notebook format, and provides interchangeable modules for navigation, first aid, and survival.

Phase A: Demand (PRD)

1. Purpose

Define the requirements for a modular, practical, and highly portable manual for off-grid scenarios.

2. User Needs

• Modularity: Interchangeable content blocks based on activity (e.g., Water Sourcing, Radio Comms).
• Portability: Optimization for the "Traveler's Notebook" physical form factor.
• Practicality: High-signal, low-noise instructions suitable for emergency use.
• Durability: Design considerations for physical print and use in harsh environments.

3. Success Criteria

TODO Taxonomy definition for initial modules (Nav, First Aid, Comms)

TODO Layout template for standard traveler's notebook dimensions

TODO Export pipeline from Org-mode to PDF/Print

TODO Content extraction from existing survival manuals (Atomic Note Distillation)

Phase B: Blueprint (PROTOCOL)

1. Architectural Intent

Interfaces for content organization and artifact generation. Source of truth is the Zettelkasten and the physical publishing templates.

2. Semantic Interfaces

(defun guide-export-module (module-id)
  "Generates a print-ready PDF for a specific guide module.")

(defun guide-verify-consistency (module-id)
  "Checks module for broken links or outdated safety information.")

Phase D: Build (Implementation)

Implementation involves content research, drafting in Org-mode, and designing LaTeX/CSS templates for print.

Artifact Generation

;; Placeholder for export scripts and layout templates

Phase E: Chaos (Verification)

Verification involves field-testing the physical guide in off-grid conditions and ensuring content accuracy via expert review or cross-referencing.