On Optimizing Subsystem Administrative Intrafaces in Telemetering and Supervisory Control Systems

Complex telemetering, control, and supervisory systems ordinarily comprise a multitude of subsystems. Frequently, the entire system is controlled and/or maintained by two or more administrative entities. Thus, the interfaces between the various subsystems may involve administrative as well as electrical and mechanical considerations. It is evident that optimum functioning of the system requires that all subsystems must be compatible with and even complement one another. It is proposed that the key concept involved is that the administrative interfaces should be located at electrical or mechanical interfaces that can be defined by the least number of easily measured noncritical parameters.