The surface area of the net of the triangular prism can be calculated by finding the area of each individual face and then adding them together.
Front triangular face area = (1/2) x base x height = (1/2) x 16 x 15 = 120 square meters
Right rectangular face area = length x width = 17 x 11 = 187 square meters
Left rectangular face area = length x width = 17 x 11 = 187 square meters
Top triangular face area = (1/2) x base x height = (1/2) x 16 x 15 = 120 square meters
Bottom rectangular face area = length x width = 17 x 11 = 187 square meters
Back triangular face area = (1/2) x base x height = (1/2) x 16 x 15 = 120 square meters
Total surface area = 120 + 187 + 187 + 120 + 187 + 120 = 921 square meters
Therefore, the surface area of the net of the triangular prism is 921 square meters.