Optimizing electric grid design under asymmetric threat
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Authors
Salmeron, Javier
Wood, R. Kevin
Baldick, Ross
Subjects
Electric power systems
Protection
Natural disaster effects
Computer networks
Security measures
Terrorism
United States
Prevention
Protection
Natural disaster effects
Computer networks
Security measures
Terrorism
United States
Prevention
Advisors
Date of Issue
2003
Date
2003
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
This research develops analytical techniques to help improve the security of electric power grids subject to disruptions caused by terrorist attacks (and even by natural disasters). Our new bilevel mathematical models and optimization techniques identify critical system components (e.g., transmission lines, generators, transformers, and other power system elements) by creating maximally disruptive attack plans for terrorists who are assumed to have limited offensive resources. Results for standard, reliability-benchmark, test networks are presented. We also discuss trilevel models for actually selecting a set of budget-limited system upgrades that minimizes the potential for disruption.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Prepared for: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs and Office of Domestic Preparedness, under the aegis of the Naval Postgraduate School Homeland Security Leadership Development Program
Series/Report No
Department
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-OR-03-002
Sponsors
Funding
Format
i, 33 p.: ill. (chiefly col.);28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.