A Smart Self-Healing Grid: In Pursuit of a More Reliable and Resilient System [In My View]

As the world grows more interconnected, we are becoming surrounded by complex interactive networks/systems (CIN/S). These systems consist of numerous components interlinked in complicated webs. As a result of the number of components and their intricate interconnections, CIN/S are extremely difficult to design, analyze, control, and protect. Despite these challenges, understanding and managing CIN/S is becoming critical. Many of our nation's critical infrastructures are complex interdependent/networked dynamical system of systems. The secure, reliable operation of complex, increasingly interdependent, infrastructure systems such as these is fundamental to our economy, security, and quality of life. Of particular importance is the uninterrupted availability of inexpensive, high-quality electrical power and reliable, high-performance communication networks. The potential for preventing rare events but high-impact cascading phenomena represent just a few of many new science and technology concepts that are under development. Analysis and modeling of interdependent infrastructures is especially pertinent.