Abstract: Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for displaying future trends of evaporation pond wastewater quantity and quality. A distributed float network is managed using a wastewater evaporation pond management (WEPM) system with an embedded supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. The WEPM collects data, including sensory information, from evaporation ponds. A configuration data upload for remote terminal units (RTUs) managed by the WEPM is automated using the WEPM system and the embedded SCADA system. Evaporation pond wastewater quantity and quality and adherence to environmental standards and regulations are monitored using the WEPM system. Environmental compliance data is collected from the distributed float network. The environmental compliance data collected from the distributed float network managed by the WEPM system is analyzed. A dashboard is provided displaying future trends of the evaporation ponds wastewater quantity and quality.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a method for protecting data for a remote terminal unit (RTU) and providing audit trail information for forensics procedures. Monitoring is performed for conditions detected at an RTU that warrant a data protection operation at the RTU. The monitoring is performed by an instrumented security function (ISF) chip communicating with the RTU in a supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) network. Upon determining that conditions are warranted, the data protection operation is initiated by the ISF chip. The system also provides audit trail information for forensics procedures upon detecting a threat in the vicinity of the RTU. The system invokes the forensics procedure by initiating the localization services (HBL) embedded as part of the RTU's disk apparatus triggered by a change to the disk apparatus such as a power disconnect or by receiving a security signal from the NAC or local occupancy sensors.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for displaying future trends of evaporation pond wastewater quantity and quality. A distributed float network is managed using a wastewater evaporation pond management (WEPM) system with an embedded supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. The WEPM collects data, including sensory information, from evaporation ponds. A configuration data upload for remote terminal units (RTUs) managed by the WEPM is automated using the WEPM system and the embedded SCADA system. Evaporation pond wastewater quantity and quality and adherence to environmental standards and regulations are monitored using the WEPM system. Environmental compliance data is collected from the distributed float network. The environmental compliance data collected from the distributed float network managed by the WEPM system is analyzed. A dashboard is provided displaying future trends of the evaporation ponds wastewater quantity and quality.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a method for configuring, without intervention by a Control System Engineer, a remote terminal unit (RTU) in a “raw” condition from a centralized system in a supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) network augmented by authentication controls from existing Network Access Control or site occupancy sensors. An RTU configuration request is received to configure an RTU in a remote location and pre-configured with an embedded remote configuration assignment capability. A low-level communication channel with the RTU is established through an initial data communication relay apparatus for using a low-level communication protocol. A SCADA Communication Protocol address for the RTU to support a high-level communication channel is assigned. The RTU is connected to the SCADA network and configured for use in the SCADA network. Configuration is done using high-level communication after authenticating the identity of the RTU and the integrity of the configuration request.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a method for protecting data for a remote terminal unit (RTU) and providing audit trail information for forensics procedures. Monitoring is performed for conditions detected at an RTU that warrant a data protection operation at the RTU. The monitoring is performed by an instrumented security function (ISF) chip communicating with the RTU in a supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) network. Upon determining that conditions are warranted, the data protection operation is initiated by the ISF chip. The system also provides audit trail information for forensics procedures upon detecting a threat in the vicinity of the RTU. The system invokes the forensics procedure by initiating the localization services (HBL) embedded as part of the RTU's disk apparatus triggered by a change to the disk apparatus such as a power disconnect or by receiving a security signal from the NAC or local occupancy sensors.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a method for configuring, without intervention by a Control System Engineer, a remote terminal unit (RTU) in a “raw” condition from a centralized system in a supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) network augmented by authentication controls from existing Network Access Control or site occupancy sensors. An RTU configuration request is received to configure an RTU in a remote location and pre-configured with an embedded remote configuration assignment capability. A low-level communication channel with the RTU is established through an initial data communication relay apparatus for using a low-level communication protocol. A SCADA Communication Protocol address for the RTU to support a high-level communication channel is assigned. The RTU is connected to the SCADA network and configured for use in the SCADA network. Configuration is done using high-level communication after authenticating the identity of the RTU and the integrity of the configuration request.

Abstract: A first message from a remote terminal unit (RTU) is received, where the first message indicates that a motion has been detected. In response to receiving the first message, a timer is started at a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) server. Whether a personal identification number (PIN) verification and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) verification have succeeded is determined before the timer expires. In response to determining that at least one of the PIN verification or the RFID verification fails, a communication port connecting the RTU with the SCADA server is disabled.

Abstract: A first message from a remote terminal unit (RTU) is received, where the first message indicates that a motion has been detected. In response to receiving the first message, a timer is started at a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) server. Whether a personal identification number (PIN) verification and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) verification have succeeded is determined before the timer expires. In response to determining that at least one of the PIN verification or the RFID verification fails, a communication port connecting the RTU with the SCADA server is disabled.