Software Analysis and Protection for Smart Metering

Abstract

Abstract:Smart meters are devices equipped with embedded software that are capable of processing complex digital data. These devices are now a reality in most areas of metrology. They enable a number of new applications, but they also introduce new challenges with regards to their validation. This paper describes initiatives developed by Inmetro, the national metrology institute of Brazil, and Eletrobras, a Brazilian power utility company, that are designed to support the validation of smart electricity meters.