Title :
Network coding in Smart Grids
Author :
Phulpin, Y. ; Barros, J. ; Lucani, D.
Author_Institution :
INESC Porto, Porto, Portugal
Abstract :
Seeking to meet the resilience, efficiency and security challenges of smart grid communications, we present a set of strategies that leverage the benefits of network coding. The key idea is for intermediate nodes in the electrical power grid to store and send linear combinations of data packets they receive or overhear, thus ensuring that critical data can be shared reliably with the grid control system even when some of the connections break down. The impact of network coding on the reliability of multicast channels for control messages is also addressed. Our preliminary analysis of the achievable connectivity with different topologies and communication technologies (power-line and wireless) indicates that network coding techniques are well suited for smart grid communications.
Keywords :
multicast communication; network coding; smart power grids; telecommunication channels; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication network topology; communication technology; data packet; electrical power grid; grid control system; multicast channel; network coding; reliability; smart grid communication; topology; Base stations; Communication system security; Network coding; Network topology; Smart grids; Substations; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm), 2011 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1704-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1702-4
DOI :
10.1109/SmartGridComm.2011.6102374
