Communication technologies for smart grid ubiquitous sensor network system

A smart grid combines a set of functionalities that can only be achieved through ubiquitous sensing and communication across the electrical grid. A heterogeneous communication applied through the adaptation of the Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) layered structure to Smart Grid has been proposed by t...

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Main Authors: Tsado, Yakubu, Gamage, Kelum, Lund, David
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Monitoring
Next generation networking
Smart grid functionalities
Smart grids
Smart meter
Ubiquious Sensor Networks
Wireless LAN
Wireless sensor networks
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Summary:A smart grid combines a set of functionalities that can only be achieved through ubiquitous sensing and communication across the electrical grid. A heterogeneous communication applied through the adaptation of the Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) layered structure to Smart Grid has been proposed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This paper presents the communications technologies which can be deployed within USN schematic layers for a secure and robust communication, together with a study of their pro's and con's. It also discusses the factors that can affect the selection of communication technologies and suggests possible communications technologies at different USN layers.
ISSN:2155-5516
DOI:10.1109/PowerEng.2013.6635874