Technological Proposal of an LTE Network Simulator with Smart Meter

Abstract

This research aimed to implement a simulator to model an LTE mobile communication network for advanced metering infrastructure in smart power grids. It started from the need to know if LTE networks can cohabit and converge with smart electric meters, ensuring that both have their own mobility characteristics. The construction of a simulator with static nodes was designed in three stages: construction and configuration, creation of the base model and design of the advanced model of the simulator. It was evident that the TNL -110 dBm parameter configuration shows a better coverage at 87.22%, PDR performance of 99.7% and Throughput above 1200 bps. The implementation of the simulator generates greater efficiency and reliability in the provision of mobile services with smart meters from the generation stage to distribution, which transcends benefits for the electricity grid company and the final consumer.