Title :
Overview of the Latest Developments in Commercial Wireless Technologies of Distribution Automation
Author_Institution :
Telemetric Corp., Boise, ID
Abstract :
As electric utilities deploy more ´intelligent electronic device´ (IED) controls throughout their power distribution systems, utility engineers and management are looking for reliable, secure and cost-effective wireless and communication and control solutions. May utilities are turning to the commercial digital cellular networks to build these solutions that supplement their ´wired´ network. On the carrier side, digital cellular technologies have evolved rapidly, with expanding coverage, high data rates, and competitive pricing. This paper provides an update on the latest digital cellular technologies, with insights specific to electric distribution automation, and examples of projects in the field. Important elements of system security is also discussed
Keywords :
cellular radio; digital radio; distribution networks; power system security; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication security; commercial digital cellular networks; commercial wireless technologies; digital cellular technologies; distribution automation; electric distribution automation; intelligent electronic device; power distribution systems; system security; utility engineers; wired network; Automatic control; Automation; Communication system control; Communication system security; Control systems; Power distribution; Power engineering and energy; Power industry; Power system reliability; Reliability engineering;
Conference_Titel :
Rural Electric Power Conference, 2006 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0014-7
DOI :
10.1109/REPCON.2006.1649056
