06 - Computer simulations and digital twins - SHUE

Ioulia Ossokina

UDT: Urban Digital Twins

Urban planning 5W framework

What
Where
Who
When
Why

What is a digital twin?

No consensus yet!

Base definition: a collection of urban data and model
An UDT can be best characterised as a container for models, data, and simulations
The goal is to achieve scalability in sensing an dmodeling physical and social spaces of cities by extending UDT capabilities to cover larger and more complex urnan environments without compromising....
Real time feedback
Technical integration
Data integration
Model integration
Intersystem integration
Cross disciplinary integration
Cross-stakeholder integration
Decision making integration
Planning process integration

Virtual London

Technical integration
Data integration
Model integration
Intersystem integration
Cross disciplinary integration
- wether and transportation
Cross-stakeholder integration
Decision making integration - planned
Planning process integration
What combination of data is most valuable.
Visualisation platform: city leaders, business, innovators
What

Digital twin functionalities and their implementation

Mapping
Forecasting & comparing
Real time monitoring & feedback
Participatory decision-making

	A	B	C	D	E
Mapping	x	x		x
Forecasting		x	x	x	x
Real time		x	x	x
Participatory	x				x

A Where are green spaces lacking?
B Should we open peak hour lanes now?
C How will energy demand change after renovations?
D Where to redirect the shopping crowd in emergency?
E How can we transition away from natural gas while