Use case based testing to improve smart grid development

Abstract

The United States Power delivery system is being updated with an intelligent, decision-making network. If designed correctly, this smart grid will ensure that the power grid can meet our needs in the coming century. This paper discusses a strategy for defining the goals, use cases and systems tests so this complex, system of systems, meets the needs of the stakeholders today and in the future. © 2010 Springer-Verlag London Limited.