T Atmospheric Pressure Weather , Wind Forecasting , and Energy Market Operations

Digital Object Identifi er 10.1109/MPE.2011.942353 Date of publication: 21 October 2011 THE MODERN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM constitutes a fascinating challenge in delivering reliable and inexpensive power using uncertain components in an increasingly complex world. While the components of the power system have always been uncertain and variable to some degree, the addition of wind and solar energy is increasing the need to directly manage these attributes in more sophisticated ways. Indeed, the growth of wind energy has served as a catalyst that is forcing us to develop the next generation of tools and practices for continued effi cient and reliable system operations. Wind is the fuel source for wind power plants, and because of the variability and complexity of the weather that creates the wind, wind power plants