Digital Twins, or Digital Twins, is the creation of a digital model of physical objects. Another new technology of the industry that the world is watching. From the beginning of the concept in the manufacturing industry, such as the manufacture of aircraft or automobiles, for simulating events and planning production or maintenance operations. including product performance testing The idea of creating the Digital Twins originated decades ago. But making such an idea a reality requires a range of advanced technologies. including a large amount of capital There are very few organizations in the world that can implement it.
But nowadays, with the advancement of various technologies, these technologies are becoming more accessible, such as 3D object creation technology, sensor technology and Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics technology. Including the technology that creates a communication channel that connects various systems together, such as the Cloud, the Digital Twins concept has become a technology that has played a greater role and is being watched as well. Many industries have begun to adopt this idea to increase efficiency. and to develop into a Smart City. The Digital Twins are not only beautiful simulations. But there are mechanisms for bringing together physical objects, processes, relationships, and behaviors. to observe and monitor the performance of objects in detail as well as being able to explore or forecast future results that may not reflect what is currently
Ms. Thanaporn Thitisawat, General Manager of ESRI (Thailand) Co., Ltd. or ESRI, a leader in Location Intelligence, a new perspective on geospatial analysis, from expertise in software development ArcGIS, the world-class intelligent geospatial platform in Thailand. 30 years, commented The idea of making Digital Twins can be applied across a wide range of industries, with Gartner, a technology analyst firm, one of the leading consulting firms, predicting that Digital Twins will be an exciting and key technology in the next five years. Digital Twins have been used as one of the weapons in data management to increase operational efficiency. or to study trends for future forecasts, for example, the oil drilling business uses the Digital Twins to inspect equipment in oil wells and refineries. to predict the time required for maintenance
In addition, Digital Twins are also used in urban planning. used to simulate the environment City conditions as close to the real city as possible to be used in planning guidelines, problem solving and urban management. before dealing with the actual situation Including the application of infrastructure and urban development to smart cities such as the Boston City Development Planning Office. United States Digital Twins technology has been used in 3D modeling to analyze city patterns and understand the multidimensional urban transformation impacts and potential contexts. Help make decisions faster and more accurately. It is a new technology trend that should be watched by every industry.
For the application of GIS technology as a component of the Digital Twins, it can be used to simulate past and present urban conditions, manage or monitor the performance of any system, whether it is local assets, or other assets. Utilities, electricity and water supply networks have seen changes. and lead to improvement Manage urban infrastructure efficiently. including supporting emergency situations that arise as well as simulating future plans such as urban planning, community planning, and project plans that are about to be developed in the future. leading to the development of the city in accordance with the country’s strategy and connected in accordance with the direction of change at the international level as well
GIS technology is an essential component of the Digital Twins in urban planning and management of urban infrastructure (Planning and Engineering), from the data preparation process for the Digital Twins to the application. which has the following components
- Data Capture technology to collect data from a variety of sources, whether it is collecting data from drone photos or integrating data from other platforms such as CAD and BIM.
- Real time and Visualization Real-time data visualization, such as integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) or data monitoring. as well as in-depth analysis to view trends and assess demographic and environmental impacts.
- Share and Collaborate supports integration and engagement. can access information shared in the organization and community including creating a channel for participation to communicate with the private sector and the public
- Analyze and Predict By applying automation, AI, machine learning and deep learning technologies to make predictions. To prepare a plan to deal with various emergency situations leading to the right decision. reduce mistakes
Implementing Digital twins in Thailand It should start from integrating data into Onemap as a starting point for making Digital Twins effective. make planning The decision was tightened. Solve the problem on the spot Use the solution more correctly. As a plan to deal with situations such as flooding, allowing visualization of the affected area and the duration of the flood for planning assistance and notify the public immediately including providing efficient services and facilitating the people Including the use of this information to collect and process in order to plan to reduce the impact and prevent various situations in the future, leading to a true Smart City plan.
Now, governments are interested in collecting data from all departments in the central cloud to become open data for all sectors to be able to access and use. If the information shared is of high quality and up-to-date in real time Will be able to add dimensions of information closer to the truth, such as 3D simulations or Simulate flood events. or other situations, including using AI machine learning and deep learning technologies to make predictions to prepare a plan to deal with various emergency situations
Responsible agencies must have tools that are ready for operations, analysis, and systematic ordering in a timely manner. Problems will be solved and driven quickly. In addition, if there is already a systematic Data Hub The private sector can also take advantage of data analysis from the Digital Twins concept, such as audience analysis. customer behavior to find the location of the store and find a way to reach the right customers including planning to prevent risks to drive a successful business in the future
Follow the ongoing activities for Digital Twins technology at the Thai GIS User Conference 2021 event to be held on November 25, 2021. Register at: https://bit.ly/3k5kjw0
