Deploying Microwave Radios using Mitigation Techniques for Eluding Interference between NAN to MDMS Fragment of Smart Grid Communication Network

Abstract

In this era Science has seen a remarkable progression and rapid expansion in the field of Smart Grid infrastructure deployed in both Urban and Rural Communities. One of the key feature of Smart Grid infrastructure is Smart Grid Communication Network (SGCN). In SGCN the most cost effective and rapid deployment form of communication medium is Wireless connectivity. In this research, authors have recommended the use of unlicensed spectrum ISM band Microwave Radios in 2.4 GHz (2.402 to 2.472 GHz) and 5.8 GHz (4.910 to 5.970 GHz) as a substitute for licensed spectrum Microwave Radios between Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) to Meter Data Management System (MDMS) fragment of Smart Grid Communication Network (SGCN). In this investigation authors will discuss the shortcomings of using traditional wired connectivity in Smart Grid Communication Network (SGCN). Further authors will advise the use of Hybrid Mitigation techniques like Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) & Dual Polarization (DP) in Microwave radios to reduce interference to enhanced network technical operations capabilities of interconnectivity between Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) to Meter Data Management System (MDMS) fragment of Smart Grid Communication Network (SGCN).