Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Power System Communication Laboratory (465)
Problem: Need off-line testbed for system simulation, risk-response testing, and staff training to validate methods and tools.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Controls and Measurements.
PNNL Solution:
- Developed SCADA laboratory to facilitate technology development and practical evaluation
- Evaluated vulnerability of SCADA communication protocols/software
- Developed and evaluated upgrades to improve security robustness
- Deployed in client systems
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Variety of commercial and custom SCADA equipment and interconnects to allow technology and configuration evaluation, external interconnects to provide real-time data access and SCADA system monitoring and evaluation, flexible testbed to allow evaluation of new advanced technology and methods, leveraged PNNL staff knowledge of SCADA security, cyber security, control systems, and power systems.
Selected Links to Related Information:
- Electrical Power Grid Applications (Structured Overview)
- Similar Technology Examples (Same or Different Application)
- Application Tailored SCADA Training (461)
- Electrical Substation Control Automation (303)
- Evaluation of Grid Monitoring Technology (480)
- Improve SCADA System Security (464)
- Improved Electrical Grid Operation Monitoring (479)
- SCADA System Vulnerability Assessment (463)
- Solutions for Unique SCADA Problems (462)
- Related Websites
Contact: James Shaw
