Internet-based SCADA: A new approach using JAVA and XML

The advantages of Internet-based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) approach, which uses Java and XML, are discussed. The main advantage of implementing an Internet-based SCADA system is that it is a standard-based system which leverages the existing computer and communications technologies to achieve optimum system functionality with minimum cost. This system utilizes one of the existing application layer protocols to provide the openness required for a multi-vendor environment. These systems are generally easy to operate because the browser navigation tools are familiar to anyone who has surfed the Internet.