Data Aggregation Point Placement for Smart Meters in the Smart Grid

Smart meters (SMs) measure and transmit fine-grained electricity consumption data to the data center at a certain high frequency (such as every 15 minutes). A data aggregation point (DAP) is a relay device between a cluster of SMs and data centers. The placement of DAPs significantly impacts the cost-effectiveness and quality of service (QoS) of the communication system. Nowadays, many newly insta...