Sensor agnostic and communication independent SCADA

SCADA solutions have typically been reserved for large organizations because of the high costs involved in customization, including the sensors, the communication channels and the specific implementation. In recent years with the evolution of a wide range of technologies there is an opportunity for a variety of both large and small organizations to utilize SCADA systems for monitoring and control. The development of new and affordable technologies in many areas such as computers, sensors and networks will help to achieve the goal of low cost and more universal SCADA systems. The objective of this thesis is to create prototype SCADA framework as independent as possible of the sensors or communication channels used, keeping in mind affordability for small or medium size organizations. Through the process of developing SCADA systems across various application domains, experience is gained and recommendations generated toward developing a universal SCADA framework that will be largely independent of sensors and underlying communication technologies.