A few years ago there was no indication that XML could play an important role
in computer-based process control. However, fast development and the spread
of XML to different fields, and emerging trends in the field of automation,
have changed the situation tremendously.
Several factors support the application of XML in this field: The penetration
of the Internet and intranets in manufacturing processes The need to use a
standard, nonproprietary format for data exchange Interconnection between
business information and process control systems This article describes an
XML-based system used for monitoring air quality at Tuzla Canton,
Bosnia-Herzegovina. The system includes measurement stations at different
locations, as shown in Figure 1.
After user analysis and discussions with the client, the Cantonal
Environmental Protection Agency at Tuzla, the decision was made n... (more)