Apparatus and method for identifying physical security risks to power transmission structures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10473809
APP PUB NO 20170102476A1
SERIAL NO

15290231

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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.

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  • ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC.

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Phillips, Andrew John Harrisburg, US 32 665

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