Mapping from a Human Autonomic System to a Bio-Inspired Autonomic Computing Model

Mapping from a Human Autonomic System to a Bio-Inspired Autonomic Computing Model: Although inspired by the biological aspect, the concept of autonomic computing is emblematic of the diversity of solutions that propose a self-governance of systems from high-level objectives. From the human point of view, the autonomic nervous system has as a central point the direct intervention of a small region of the brain called the hypothalamus. This article seeks to discuss the concept of computational autonomy from an analysis of the human autonomic system, addressing its internal functioning, in order to propose a correlated computational model that can be applied. Finally, the bio-inspired computational model is mapped to an approach for knowledge-based systems aimed at its applicability.

IEC 61850 - Visão Geral e Aplicabilidade na Perspetiva do Smart Grid

IEC 61850 - Visão Geral e Aplicabilidade na Perspetiva do Smart Grid: This paper proposes to clarify and conceptualize the applicability and advantages of using the IEC 61850 standard in the automation of the distribution of electricity from the Smart Grid and computer science perspectives. It will be presented aspects related to data communication, emphasizing the characteristics and technical requirements for the interoperability and the integration between intelligent electronic devices - IEDs. Considerations on data model, communication model and mapping of the communication service are presented.

Smart Grid e IEC 61850: Novos Desafios em Redes e Telecomunicações para o Sistema Elétrico

Smart Grid e IEC 61850: Novos Desafios em Redes e Telecomunicações para o Sistema Elétrico: Smart Grid is an innovating solution for the electrical systems that consists of an integrated architecture for all system components, including generation, transmission, distribution, and users. This architecture is strongly based on telecommunications networks with potential and inherent advantages such as greater overall efficiency and system-wide reliability, providing communication among intelligent devices. This short-course explains the main smart grid concepts and challenges and explores the IEC 61850 standard which, in turn, standardizes the communications among devices. The IEC 61850 and other relevant protocols are the basic building blocks of a communication network in a smart grid style. The challenges discussed include a new generation of telecommunications network for the smart grid together with security, management, control, quality of service, and migration issues.