The hardest part of implementing EMS and Economic Dispatch via SCADA at the utility I worked for back then was getting the dispatchers to use the system. Computers scared them and were too use to using telephones for buying and selling power; having the power plants ramp a schedule from 10 minutes before to 10 minutes after the top of the hour. Knowing they could control their territory with just telephones, I've never understood why people were so concerned about bringing down the grid by cyber attacks.
AC power analysis is the process of examining and evaluating the performance and characteristics of an AC power system. This includes analyzing factors such as voltage, current, power factor, and frequency.
Cyber resilience is the ability of a system to withstand and recover from cyber attacks. In the context of AC power analysis, cyber resilience refers to the ability of a power system to continue functioning despite potential cyber threats or attacks.
Cyber attacks can compromise the security and reliability of AC power systems, leading to potential power outages and other disruptions. Therefore, ensuring cyber resilience in these systems is crucial for maintaining stability and preventing potential disasters.
Some measures that can improve cyber resilience in AC power systems include regular vulnerability assessments, implementing secure network designs, using secure communication protocols, and training employees on cyber security protocols.
Scientists can contribute to improving cyber resilience in AC power systems by conducting research and developing new technologies and techniques to prevent and mitigate cyber attacks, as well as by collaborating with industry professionals to implement these solutions.