SCADA - Beyond the Technical Issues
Article from: OGEL 3 (2008), in Roundup of Articles
Introduction
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ("SCADA") systems provide information and control over geographically dispersed complex and critical processes. As these systems have evolved, they have succeeded in providing enhanced control capabilities through improved data and analysis performance. SCADA systems are comprised of a complex set of interrelated components, addressing operational, technical, security, and regulatory requirements. Until recently, the operational component of SCADA has consistently and justifiably remained the focus of SCADA, as this is the primary function ...