Dynamic load-altering attack detection based on adaptive fading Kalman filter in power systems

This paper presents an effective and feasible method for detecting dynamic load-altering attacks(D-LAAs)in a smart grid.First,a smart grid discrete system model is established in view of D-LAAs.Second,an adaptive fading Kalman filter(AFKF)is designed for estimating the state of the smart grid.The AFKF can completely filter out the Gaussian noise of the power system,and obtain a more accurate state change curve(including consideration of the attack).A Euclidean distance ratio detection algorithm based on the AFKF is proposed for detecting D-LAAs.Amplifying imperceptible D-LAAs through the new Euclidean distance ratio improves the D-LAA detection sensitivity,especially for very weak D-LAA attacks.Finally,the feasibility and effectiveness of the Euclidean distance ratio detection algorithm are verified based on simulations.