Remote - Fall 2012 - (Page 2)

Contents 10 SCADA Systems – The Best Choice For Water and Wastewater Remote Monitoring Whether using smart phones for alarm notification or moving to cloud-based computing, technologies initially deployed for personal and commercial used are being adapted to suit the conditions and requirements of the water/wastewater industry. However, the market demands and policies are very different for consumer use, so it’s important to make sure your system is designed and developed for the rigors of remote monitoring for water and wastewater operations. Larry Combs, Vice President, InduSoft Departments FEATURES 3 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 28 Editor’s Choice 6 New Opportunities in a Wireless World Environmental Monitoring of Algal Blooms Helps Clean River System As software and hardware continue to grow in sophistication and wireless communications systems become more robust, devices are being equipped with the kinds of localized intelligence and remote networking capabilities for enhanced telematics. SCADA Intelligent Instrumentation, Inc. Releases the EDAS CE 8 12 24 26 30 2 Why Land-lines May Still be the Best Option for Your Remote Monitoring Network Networking Use a land-line? Are land-lines still used? Are they cost-effective? Can I access data via the web? Are you serious? These are a few of the typical reactions to the suggestion of using a land-line to communicate with a monitoring system. PCTEL Debuts Bluewave Wideband VHF Log Periodic Antenna ZigBee Resource Guide Security CyberLock Secures Seattle Public Utilities M2M: Why Remote Monitoring Matters In rural areas, M2M plays an important role in remote monitoring and service usage. As M2M needs grow, learn how mobile operators, device manufacturers and network solutions are working to improve scale and service depth to meet future demands. Naval Security and Energy Initiatives: Taking Control See how Navy is taking control of its security and energy initiatives, leveraging remotely operated technology to create efficiencies and enhance operations. Onsite Power Alpha Technologies Solves Power Issues with Indoor DAS Networks Wireless Sensors and Cloud Platform Provides Real-Time Vineyard Environmental Monitoring Enclosures AFL Launches New Optical Splicing and Distribution Enclosure Read about how Shelburne Vineyard, a northern Vermont winery, implemented a remote monitoring solution with wireless environmental sensors to protects its crops. Simulcast Expands Channel Availability and Cuts Expenses for Public Safety Communications Environmental Monitoring New Wireless SAW Temperature Sensors with No Batteries Learn how public safety agencies are using innovative remote communication technologies and systems to keep communities and employees connected. Industry News WERF Research Project Enables Communication Among Utilities www.RemoteMagazine.com http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Remote - Fall 2012

Remote - Fall 2012
Contents
Editor's Choice
New Opportunities in a Wireless World
Why Land-lines May Still be the Best Option for Your Remote Monitoring Network
SCADA Systems – The Best Choice For Water and Wastewater Remote Monitoring
M2M: Why Remote Monitoring Matters
SCADA
Networking
ZigBee Resource Guide
Security
Onsite Power
Enclosures
Environmental Monitoring
Naval Security and Energy Initiatives: Taking Control
Wireless Sensors and Cloud Platform Provides Real-Time Vineyard Environmental Monitoring
Industry News
Simulcast Expands Channel Availability and Cuts Expenses for Public Safety Communications

Remote - Fall 2012