Digital Twin in urban environment
High-quality, secure data can improve how infrastructure is built, managed, operated and eventually decommissioned. It is therefore crucial that this data is captured and used effectively to bring forward savings for stakeholders and ensure societal benefits for all.
Today, the concept of digital twin is being introduced to model complex urban environment and understand its dynamics. The EPSRC Geospatial CDT is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham. The research works cover data analytic, modelling and visualisation to transform raw data into actionable decision support tools.
Supported by the Dstl MOD, my research is focused on using digital twin concepts to understand urban dynamics and provide real-time situational awareness. The Port of Tyne is the testing ground and I will work closely with its 2050 innovation hub.
It aims to develop a synthetic data model utilising real-time data to monitor and discover the irregularity of the infrastructure, especially those with scarce data. The digital model will conduct retrospective analysis using the data fusion methods to review previous incidents to acquire insights for policy makers to adopt proactive strategies and responses.
