scope:

This standard defines a protocol with built-in security and lossless data compression options for efficient transport of streaming power system data over Internet protocol (IP) communication systems. It specifies data and control methods and uses a publish-subscribe architecture for controlled signal-level data access. This standard incorporates open source material hosted on the IEEE SA Open Source platform.

Purpose

The purpose for this standard is to provide a streaming data protocol meeting the specific requirements of power systems which include reliability, security, scalability, bandwidth management, and flexible configuration. Existing protocols do not address all of these requirements. This protocol is intended to supplement or replace existing protocols used for synchrophasor data.