Broadband PLC for Clustered Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Architecture

Broadband PLC for Clustered Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Architecture

Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) subsystems monitor and control energy distribution through exchange of information between smart meters and utility networks. A key challenge is how to select a cost-effective communication system without compromising the performance of the applications. Current communication technologies were developed for conventional data networks with different require...

A Scalable Communication Architecture for Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), seen as foundation for overall grid modernization, is an integration of many technologies that provides an intelligent connection between consumers and system operators [ami 2008]. One of the biggest challenge that AMI faces is to scalable collect and manage a huge amount of data from a large number of customers. In our paper, we address this challenge by...

Advanced Metering Infrastructure Performance

PUF-based solutions for secure communications in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

In this paper, by considering the constraints of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, we propose an authenticated key exchange protocol and an authenticated message broadcasting protocol. The proposed protocols are based on two well-known protocols, Okamoto and Schnorr, and inherit their security features. For providing the security of the system against physical attacks, we utilize ...

Advanced Metering Infrastructure Security Considerations

The purpose of this report is to provide utilities implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with the knowledge necessary to secure that implementation appropriately. We intend that utilities use this report to guide their planning, procurement, roll-out, and assessment of the security of Advanced Metering Infrastructure. This report discusses threats to the AMI, the likely sources of...