Title :
A failure to communicate: next generation communication requirements, technologies, and architecture for the electric power grid
Author :
Hauser, Carl H. ; Bakken, David E. ; Bose, Anjan
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Washington State Univ., DC, USA
Abstract :
The power grid engineering community is beginning to recognize a need to fundamentally transform the capabilities of the communication infrastructure that supports power grid operations. Better communications are key to providing improvements in security, efficiency, and reliability. This paper reviews current data communication practices for the grid and describes a new approach to data communications that will help realize the vision of a more resilient and efficient "smart" grid.
Keywords :
SCADA systems; computer communications software; data communication; middleware; power engineering computing; power system control; power system protection; quality of service; ATM network layer; GridStat middleware framework; IP network; Internet technologies; QoS management; communication infrastructure; complex systems; electric power grid; power grid engineering community; power grid operations; protection schemes; Automatic generation control; Communication system control; Control systems; Power grids; Power system control; Power system management; Power systems; SCADA systems; Substations; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPAE.2005.1405870
