Technology
MISO uses a computer model called a State Estimator that analyzes real-time conditions of the Midwest’s power grid. The system has been in operation since December 31, 2003, and serves as the primary management tool for the reliability of transmission facilities throughout the organization’s footprint. The State Estimator is one of the world’s largest computer systems and provides 303,800 data points that are updated every 30 seconds.
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