Geospatial Technology – The Foundation for Creating a Pipeline Digital Twin
There are four key areas for a pipeline digital twin: capturing and integrating data, visualising data in real-time, sharing and collaborating on information, and using data to analyse and predict outcomes. It explains how GIS, which models the real world, serves as the foundation for digital twins.
This shows how legacy asset information is digitised, turning static data into dynamic, real-time updates. The paper also covers the evolution of digital twins from two-dimensional models to three-dimensional visualisations. These multi-dimensional models allow for more precise simulations and predictions, helping to manage risks and safety measures.
The future of digital twins is also explored, with a focus on the evolution of GIS. As GIS technology has become more collaborative and adaptable, it's been able to connect with other systems within an organisation. This leads to enhanced spatial capabilities and more accurate modeling of physical assets.
In summary, the paper presents a future where collaboration, seamless integration, and data-driven decision-making are central to pipeline management. Through digital twins, organisations can create detailed virtual models that reflect the real world, marking a new era in the pipeline industry.
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