Resilience of interdependent critical infrastructure
The power system is one of several infrastructure systems that are critical for the operation of fundamental societal functions. Electrical power is ubiquitous and other critical infrastructure systems depend on it, such as gas and water distribution networks, or telecommunication and transportation systems. The dependence is reciprocal, since the successful operation of many power system assets and processes requires natural gas, water, telecoms and, to an extent, transportation.
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