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Title: Advanced Communication Systems
Author: Christopher J. Ziolkowski, Kiran Kothari, William R. Rush
Source: American Gas Association 1987
Year Published: 1987
Abstract: This paper describes the state-of-the-art in communications technology as applied to automated meter reading (AMR) systems for gas utilities. The communications links that are described include radio frequency, telephone, and fiber optics. Currently, commercial AMR systems for the gas industry are based on one of two technologies: radio frequency (RF) and telephone. The development of long-life lithium batteries and low-power consumption circuits have eliminated many of the obstacles that retarded the development of AMR systems. There are two manufacturers of RF-based systems and six manufacturers of telephone-based systems in the United States. There are also two telephonebased Japanese systems, but these are not marketed in the United States. The units are relatively easy to install and generally cost between 55 and 75.

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