Optimizing Field Area Network Performance for Grid Reliability
(Room 203BC)
19 Jun 19
9:20 AM
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10:20 AM
Tracks:
Using Data for Innovative Telecom Solutions
Designing, optimizing, and monitoring field-area networks (FAN) can be a significant challenge for utilities. Latency requirements, increasing data demand, limited spectrum, rough terrain, antenna placement constraints, and seasonal performance variations create the need for systematic and well-defined approaches to radio network design, optimization, and maintenance. In this session, attendees will receive a a comprehensive review of the methodology, tools and best practices -- from radio coverage modeling to network management and automated performance monitoring -- used to address these complex FAN challenges. Panelists will discuss how these tools can deliver the performance, reliability, and resiliency required for modern utility applications.