New Wireless Alternatives for Distribution Automation (DA) and Fixed Wireless AMI

Rick Schmidt will provide an overview of the existing and emerging communications media alternatives for Distribution Automation (DA) and Fixed Wireless AMI backhaul. Technologies discussed will include: 900 ISM Spread Spectrum, 900 ISM WiMax, 3.65 GHz WiMax, licensed 700 MHz and 220 MHz, and new software-defined radio licensed WiMax technology.   Mr. Schmidt will provide an overview of the common communications requirements for both DA and AMI, insights into the vendor solutions, and advice on how to properly size the bandwidth for an extensive multi-application utility automation infrastructure.