Join IEEE for an insightful event showcasing the key elements of telecommunication modernization tailored for Corporate Information Technology and Operational Technology. Explore topics ranging from SCADA traffic to teleprotection and data management through five specific presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of technological advancements!8:00 AM: Light Breakfast8:15 AM: Opening Remarks8:30 AM: Fiber Optic Fundamentals and Application9:30 AM: Teleprotection Channel Performance & Migrating to Packet-based Telcom Networks10:45 AM: Optimizing Fiber Assets with Optical Multiplexing11:45 AM: Lunch (included)1:00 PM: Rotating Machines to IBRs, “db” Levels to “bps”, Protection Systems Provide Grid Stability2:15 PM: Amplify Capital Expenditure Efficiency with Long-Haul Repeaterless SolutionsCo-sponsored by: Hamraz SalehiAgenda: 8:00 AM: Light Breakfast8:15 AM: Opening Remarks8:30 AM: Fiber Optic Fundamentals and Application9:30 AM: Teleprotection Channel Performance & Migrating to Packet-based Telcom Networks10:45 AM: Optimizing Fiber Assets with Optical Multiplexing11:45 AM: Lunch (included)1:00 PM: Rotating Machines to IBRs, “db” Levels to “bps”, Protection Systems Provide Grid Stability2:15 PM: Amplify Capital Expenditure Efficiency with Long-Haul Repeaterless SolutionsBldg: Forum RiNo, 3000 Lawrence St, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80205, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398657

This presentation will communicate new methods to measure the physical dimensions of structures of rotating objects observed by radar systems. Using a pure CW waveform, it is possible to dimension structures that are rotating in the Doppler dimension by exploiting Micro-doppler cyclic signal processing methods that allow for the replacement of absolute time with the relative periodicity of a rigid body rotating structure across a fixed axis. The formulaic breakdown is given to determine a rotating object’s rotation rate, main body diameter, fin/stabilizer lengths, and the number of fins/scatterers on a rigid body with high precision that is not dependent on the range resolution of the radar. An example that shows dimension determination using live data from an artillery round and a terrier-sounding rocket will be provided and discussed. Co-sponsored by: James Gowans Speaker(s): Dr. Tod M. Schuck, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420035

Pike Solar is the largest solar facility in the Coloado Springs Utilities electric system, consisting of 400,000 photovoltaic panels. Through our Power Purchase Agreement with Juwi, we are able to use the 175-megawatts generated by the solar plant to power approximately 46,300 homes a year. Steve Schaarschmidt, PE. Transmission Operations engineer with Colorado Spring Utilities, will describe this system and distribution systems needed to support this new renewable resource. This presentation will begin with an introduction to the grid-following inverter, then explore the medium-voltage collection system and the interconnection to the high-voltage transmission system. It will cover the operating characteristics of utility-scale solar generation, experience to date between the array owner and the hosting utility, as well as some problems that come along with these installations. Presentation will be both in-person and virtual. Attendees can attend both in-person or virtually. The virtual presentation will be via zoom. The zoom link to join the presentation will be sent to all registrants who have indicated on the registration form that they are attending the meeting virtually. The link will be sent out shortly before the meeting. Parking for In-Person Presentation: When arriving at the Mesa Rd. facility please park in the back (east side) of the building and enter through the doors labelled “Mesa Conference Room Refreshments: Pizza, soda and water will be provided for the in-person presentation. Solar Field Site Visit: Colorado Springs Utilities is in the process of arranging an on-site visit to the solar field for the day after the presentation, May 16, at 6:30PM. A separate event notice will be sent out to all registered attendees (or given out at the presentation) if the on-site visit can be successfully arranged. Speaker(s): Steve Schaarschmidt, Agenda: Pizza and Drink Introductions Presentation Room: Mesa Conference Room, Bldg: Please park in the back (east side) of the building and enter through the doors labelled “Mesa Conference Room, Colorado Springs Utilities Conservation & Environmental Center, 2855 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419587