Definition: Wide Area Monitoring, Visualization, & Control

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Wide Area Monitoring, Visualization, & Control

Wide area monitoring and visualization requires time synchronized sensors, communications, and information processing that make it possible for the condition of the bulk power system to be observed and understood in real-time so that protective, preventative, or corrective action can be taken.[1]




Related Terms
Wide areabes emergencysustainabilitysmart grid
References
  1. SmartGrid.gov 'Description of Functions'


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