http://www.che.com Chemical Engineering en-us 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 8:30:01 EDT Question:  What standard, guideline or regulation should I use to create a cybersecurity program, or should I wait until a standard is finalized? Answer:  Waiting until a cybersecurity standard is explicitly selected, accepted and enforced is a mistake for two very good reasons.  First, a security program is much more social and cultural than technical. One thing we’ve learned... http://www.che.com/only_on_che/ask_the_experts/process_automation_and_wireless/8050.html Thu, 19 May 2011 0:00:00 EDT Question: How do rain, snow, ice and fog impact wireless performance? Answer: In the process of distributing wireless to a geographic area, it is often necessary to place transceivers outdoors. In doing so, a prudent designer understands that one cannot afford to overlook the effects of the environment on... http://www.che.com/only_on_che/ask_the_experts/process_automation_and_wireless/6409.html Tue, 22 Feb 2011 0:00:00 EST Answer: The IEC 62591 (WirelessHART) standard was designed for both control and monitoring from the very beginning.  However, users wanted four key pillars in place before putting theory into action. Proof of comprehensive wireless system security, redundant systems, faster device scan rates, and proven field experience were required before customers considered wireless to be “ready” for control.... http://www.che.com/only_on_che/ask_the_experts/process_automation_and_wireless/6092.html Mon, 25 Oct 2010 0:00:00 EDT Question: What is the RF spectrum and what considerations regarding it do we need to take as we expand our implementation of wireless networks?... http://www.che.com/only_on_che/ask_the_experts/process_automation_and_wireless/5688.html Mon, 24 May 2010 0:00:00 EDT Question: What are the top considerations I need to take into account when planning for control over wireless?... http://www.che.com/only_on_che/ask_the_experts/process_automation_and_wireless/5474.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 0:00:00 EST