AWWA ACE70807

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the major driving forces for water utility AMI/AMR and the components of an advanced metering system. The mobile (handheld) radio AMR is presented, along with the fixed network radio AMI, mesh network architecture, installation issues, software including system management and meter readings, characterizing AMI/AMR data, meter database/meter data management system considerations, and emerging AMI/AMR technologies. Elements of building the AMI/AMR Business Case are outlined and include traditional vs enhanced benefit areas. A cost/benefit analyses of Continuous Acoustic Monitoring is presented. Includes tables, figures.