OPNet Simulation of IEEE 1588 in Power System Sensor Network

The development of power system raises higher requirements for power system automation system and security infrastructure. Both the power system monitoring and control are developing toward wide-area measurement. Power System Sensor Network (PSSN) is proposed as a solution for power system security monitoring and control. The precision of time synchronization is one of the most critical factors in wide-area measurement. This paper attempts to model and simulate the IEEE 1588 time synchronization protocol used in PSSN, to testify the effectiveness of the scheme.