APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PHYSICAL SECURITY RISKS TO POWER TRANSMISSION STRUCTURES

摘要

An apparatus and method for identifying physical security risks to power transmission structures and other associated assets of a power transmission system is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor having a sensor assembly; and a floating electrode electrically connected to the sensor and positioned adjacent to the asset being monitored. The floating electrode assumes a space potential created around the asset and provides a voltage signal to the sensor indicative of a voltage of the space potential. When an object approaches the asset, the space potential is impacted and the voltage signal changes to indicate the presence of the object.

主权项

1. An apparatus configured to monitor an asset, comprising:
(a) a sensor having a sensor assembly; (b) a floating electrode electrically connected to the sensor and positioned adjacent to the asset being monitored, wherein the floating electrode assumes a space potential created around the asset and provides a voltage signal to the sensor indicative of a voltage of the space potential; (c) wherein when an object approaches the asset, the space potential is impacted and the voltage signal changes to indicate the presence of the object.