Definition: Distribution Management System
From Open Energy Information
Distribution Management System
A Distribution Management System (DMS) is a utility IT system capable of collecting, organizing, displaying and analyzing real-time or near real-time electric distribution system information. A DMS can also allow operators to plan and execute complex distribution system operations in order to increase system efficiency, optimize power flows, and prevent overloads. A DMS can interface with other operations applications such as geographic information systems (GIS), outage management systems (OMS), and customer information systems (CIS) to create an integrated view of distribution operations.[1]
Wikipedia Definition
- Also Known As
- DMS
- Related Terms
- system, electricity generation, outage management system, system, smart grid
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