Digital Twin Cities: Data Availability and Systematic Data Collection

Michael Jacobellis, Mohammad Ilbeigi

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Abstract

Recent studies have shown potential benefits of digital twin cities for smart urban management. However, a major challenge for full-scale implementation of this concept is data availability. A comprehensive digital twin model that represents urban systems, their functionality, and interdependencies requires a wide range of data. However, little is known about systematic approaches for large-scale urban data collection. This study aims to address these gaps in knowledge in two steps to provide a more accurate depiction of available data. First, we conduct a synthesis study using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to identify current data collection methods in smart cities from technical articles. Second, we review publicly available databases to identify the types of available data that potentially can be used for digital twin cities models. This study identified and classified various types of available data including datasets related to infrastructure, healthcare, education, government, and environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConstruction Research Congress 2022
Subtitle of host publicationInfrastructure Sustainability and Resilience - Selected Papers from Construction Research Congress 2022
EditorsFarrokh Jazizadeh, Tripp Shealy, Michael J. Garvin
Pages437-444
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780784483954
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventConstruction Research Congress 2022: Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience, CRC 2022 - Arlington, United States
Duration: 9 Mar 202212 Mar 2022

Publication series

NameConstruction Research Congress 2022: Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience - Selected Papers from Construction Research Congress 2022
Volume1-A

Conference

ConferenceConstruction Research Congress 2022: Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience, CRC 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington
Period9/03/2212/03/22

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