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Satellite control of electric power distributionAn L-band frequencies satellite link providing the medium for direct control of electrical loads at individual customer sites from remote central locations is described. All loads supplied under interruptible-service contracts are likely condidates for such control, and they can be cycled or switched off to reduce system loads. For every kW of load eliminated or deferred to off-peak hours, the power company reduces its need for additional generating capacity. In addition, the satellite could switch meter registers so that their readings automatically reflected the time of consumption. The system would perform load-shedding operations during emergencies, disconnecting large blocks of load according to predetermined priorities. Among the distribution operations conducted by the satellite in real time would be: load reconfiguration, voltage regulation, fault isolation, and capacitor and feeder load control.
Document ID
19810051169
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bergen, L.
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, Wash., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Spectrum
Volume: 18
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Accession Number
81A35573
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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