Real-time transmission line sag monitoring and risk assessment using Beidou navigation satellite system: a machine learning-enhanced approach for smart grid applications
摘要
This study proposes a real-time transmission line sag monitoring and risk assessment framework based on the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) integrated with machine learning–driven analytics. The system synergistically combines high-precision satellite positioning with physics-based sag modelling to enable continuous and automated monitoring of conductor behaviour under dynamic environmental and operational conditions. By systematically incorporating thermal expansion, mechanical deformation, and meteorological influences into a unified analytical framework, the proposed methodology facilitates accurate sag estimation alongside robust short-term predictive capability. Experimental validation demonstrates stable long-term operation and enhanced sag detection accuracy compared with conventional monitoring approaches. The findings confirm the technical feasibility of deploying BDS-enabled intelligent monitoring systems as a scalable and reliable solution for improving grid safety, operational reliability, and proactive maintenance in smart power networks.