Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is an automation control system extensively used across industries such as energy, oil and gas, water, and power. It plays a crucial role in monitoring and controlling industrial processes, ensuring efficiency and reliability in operation.

• SCADA collects data from field devices in real-time.
• It processes the data.
• It presents the data to operators in a clear format.

• It allows users to make quick and informed decisions.

• SCADA is used to manage large-scale operations like power grids, water treatment plants, and manufacturing lines.
  It can be used to monitor leaks on a pipeline.
  It can be used to control processes from a remote location.

SCADA systems consist of both hardware and software components, collecting data from various sensors and remote systems for analysis. The system’s hard disk stores this data in files, allowing it to be retrieved and printed as needed for monitoring and reporting.