AFCCE News & Events
Mar 21

March 2014 Luncheon Meeting

Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Topic:
Boundaries of the Smart Grid and RF Spectrum Requirements

Presented by
Jerry Armes, P.E.
Consultant

To address the RF spectrum requirements of the Smart Grid and therefore the role that the FCC plays in regulating the Smart Grid, one must define the boundaries and logic involved to implement a functional system. One perspective on the boundaries of the Smart Grid includes the following elements:

  • Data Analytics in the form of Use Cases which define traffic,
  • RF Spectrum that supports wireless facilities that carry traffic, and
  • Demographics to describe the markets that require services, and the related traffic.

From this perspective, the Smart Grid boundaries can be seen as a complex combination of Use Cases, Geographic Area, Population Density, Spectrum Allocations and Frequency Reuse that define how the communications network core links to its outer extremities.

A key open boundary issue is the amount, and nature of, the Spectrum needed by the Smart Grid. In that context, the role of the FCC becomes paramount.

About the Presenter: As the CEO and cofounder of Spectrum Planning, Inc. (later acquired by Comsearch), and in his subsequent working life, Jerry has long experience in spectrum management. He was active from 2009-2011 in the SG-Networks Task Force, a wireless data analytics working group established within the UCA International Users Group under the umbrella of the NIST Standards Development process. He is a consulting engineer and is actively working with client companies to develop and/or expand their wireless smart grid infrastructure.

Luncheon meetings are open to all AFCCE members and their guests. Click here for online payment and RSVP
Reception  11:45 AM Luncheon  12:30 PM

Meeting Location
Holiday Inn at Key Bridge 1900 North Fort Myer Drive Arlington, VA  22209 If you are driving, the Holiday Inn provides free parking. The Holiday Inn is two blocks north of the Rosslyn Metro Station – Orange or Blue line. Exit the station through the “back door” (up the stairs) and turn right onto North Fort Myer Drive. Map & DirectionsThe cost of the luncheon $45.00 per person or  $55.00 for reservations not received prior to the deadline.

Please RSVP to John Reiser or online by 5 pm Friday, March 14th by phone at (703)780-4824, email [email protected] or   Click here for online payment and RSVP Luncheon meetings are open to AFCCE members and their guests.
All reservations requests and online payments will be confirmed by an email message or phone call.Luncheon Menu Pan-Seared Peppered Salmon, Rice, and Seasonal Vegetables, Caesar Salad, and New York Style Cheesecake
If you have special dietary requirements or allergies,  please indicate in the reservation request online or via email.