Browse > Article

IEEE 802.11s based Wireless Mesh Networks for Smart Grid  

Jung, Ji-Sun (아주대학교 컴퓨터 공학과 유비쿼터스 네트워크 시스템 연구실)
Kim, Jae-Beom (아주대학교 컴퓨터 공학과 유비쿼터스 네트워크 시스템 연구실)
Ko, Young-Bae (아주대학교 컴퓨터 공학과 유비쿼터스 네트워크 시스템 연구실)
Lee, Sang-Youm (KEPCO Research Institute 녹색성장연구소)
Publication Information
The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences / v.35, no.9B, 2010 , pp. 1390-1398 More about this Journal
Abstract
We present the concept of applying Wireless Mesh Networking (WMN) technology into Smart Grid, which is recently rising as a potential technology in various areas thanks to its advantages such as low installation costs, high scalability, and high flexibility. Smart Grid is an intelligent, next-generation electrical power network that can maximize energy efficiency by monitoring utility information in real-time and controlling the flow of electricity with IT communications technology converged to the existing power grid. WMNs must be designed for Smart Grid communication systems considering not only the high level of reliability, QoS support and mass-data treatment but also the properties of the traditional power grid. In addition, it is essential to design techniques based on international standards to support interoperability and scalability. In this paper, we evaluate the performance of IEEE 802.11s based Smart Grid Mesh Networks by conducting preliminary simulation studies with the ns-3 simulator. We also outline some challenging issues that should be reviewed when considering WMNs as the candidate for Smart Grid communication infrastructure.
Keywords
Smart Grid; Wireless Mesh Network; IEEE802.11s; ns-3;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 "HAMAR1: hamian Fan Automatic meter reading system," Hamian Fan White Paler, http://www. hamianfan. com/Documents/RD/Ha mian_Automatic_meter_reader.pdf
2 P. Gill, et al, "YouTube traffic characterization: a view from the edge," ACM Internet Measurement Conf., Oct. 2007.
3 ns-3.8, "The ns-3 network simulator," www.nsnam.org, May, 2010.
4 전력거래소, "가전기기 보급률 및 가정용전력 소비행태 조사," Dec. 2006.
5 전력거래소, "2008년도 상용자가발전업체 조사분석," Jun. 2009.
6 한국전력공사, "간추려 본 한국전력," Dec. 2009.
7 "Mesh Networks in Communications Winner in Utility Survey," http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Technologi es_Communications_News/Mesh-Networks-Is-C ommunications-Winner-in-Utility-Survey-1645. html, Dec. 2009.
8 Electric power Research Institute(EPRI), "Report to NIST on the Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Roadmap," Jun. 2009.
9 M. J. Lee, et al, "Emerging Standards For Wireless Mesh Technology," IEEE Wireless Communications, Vol. 13(2), pp. 56-63, Apr. 2006.   DOI   ScienceOn
10 고동수, "녹색성장 구현을 위한 지능형 전력망(Smart Grid) 도입전자통신의 발전에 관한 연구", 산업연구원 ISSUE PAPER, 2009.6
11 "Tropos Grid Com: A Wireless Distribution Area Network for Smart Grids," Tropos Network white paper, Jun 2009.
12 "Smart Grid Solution: Multi-Tier Smart Grid Architecture," Trilliant, http://www. trilliantinc.com/solution/multi-tier-architecture.
13 IEEE P802.11s D5.0 "Amendment: Mesh Networking," Apr. 2010.
14 Sonoma innovation Draft 1.1 Document, "Smart Grid Communication Architectural Framework - Smart Grid Interoperability Standards IP Protocol & Wireless/AMI," Aug. 2009.
15 3GPP TS 36.101 V8.2.0 "3rd Generation Partnership Project," May. 2008.
16 BP Tiwari "WIMAX 2.0 for Operators," Mar. 2010.
17 도윤미 외7명, "스마트 그리드 기술 동향. 전력망과 정보통신의 융합기술," 전자통신동향분석, 24(5), Oct. 2009.
18 K. Hopkinson, et al, "Quality-of-Service Considerations in Utility Communications networks," IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 24(3), pp. 1465-1474, Jul. 2009.   DOI