dc.contributor.advisor | Aristidou, Andreas | en |
dc.contributor.author | Eftychiou, Achilleas | en |
dc.coverage.spatial | Cyprus | en |
dc.creator | Eftychiou, Achilleas | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-07-05T06:08:27Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-07-05T06:08:27Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023-05-29 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://gnosis.library.ucy.ac.cy/handle/7/65568 | en |
dc.description.abstract | As large cities around the world grapple with numerous challenges such as traffic congestion, resource management, environmental concerns, and infrastructure maintenance, innovative solutions are needed to ensure sustainable growth and improved quality of life. One major problem that urban planners face is the lack of real-time data for effective decision-making and problem-solving. This vital data includes information on traffic flow and density, temperature fluctuations, humidity levels and rainfall records. This master’s thesis investigates the development and implementation of a digital twin for Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, as a Proof of Concept (PoC) to overcome data challenges and address pressing urban issues. A digital twin is like a virtual representation of a real-world object or place, such as a city or
a building. It uses sensors to collect real-time data about what's happening, which is then used to update a 3D model, a digital copy of that real thing. It uses data analytics and machine learning to simulate the city's behavior in real-time. In short, a digital twin helps us to understand and predict real-world events by creating and studying a live, virtual copy of it. The research starts by exploring the key problems Nicosia currently faces, including traffic management, energy consumption, waste disposal, and disaster risk mitigation. The study emphasizes the difficulties in obtaining and integrating accurate, up-to-date data
needed to develop effective strategies and interventions to tackle these urban issues. Advanced modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms are utilized to analyze and visualize data, enabling informed decision-making and effective problem-solving. Research presents the structure of the digital twin PoC, examining software architecture and programming languages employed in its development. The study discusses design principles, architectural components, and technical considerations that underpin the digital twin system, providing insights into the tools and techniques used to create a scalable, robust, and effective proof of concept solution. The outcome of this master's thesis is the successful development of a proof-of-concept digital twin for Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | CYENS - Centre of Excellence | en |
dc.language.iso | eng | en |
dc.publisher | Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en |
dc.rights | Open Access | en |
dc.title | Digital twin of Nicosia | en |
dc.type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis | en |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Pattichis, Constantinos | en |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Charalambous, Panayiotis | en |
dc.contributor.department | Τμήμα Πληροφορικής / Department of Computer Science | |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | DIGITAL TWIN OF NICOSIA | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF CITY | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | 3D | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | THREE (3) DIMENSIONS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | 10-GIGABIT ETHERNET | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A VERSION OF ETHERNET WITH A NOMINAL DATA RATE OF 10 GBIT/S | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | TEN TIMES | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | FASTER THAN GIGABIT ETHERNET | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | AI | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | AMD | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | API | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | C6H6 | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | C6H6 BENZENE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CESIUMJS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY FOR CREATING 3D GLOBES AND 2D MAPS IN A WEB BROWSER | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CO | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CARBON MONOXIDE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CPU | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CYENS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | CYPRUS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | DDR DUAL DOUBLE RATE (REFERENCE TO MEMORY) | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | DDR4 AND DDR5 ARE TYPES OF SYNCHRONOUS DYNAMIC RAM | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A TYPE OF ETHERNET CONNECTION THAT USES LIGHT, RATHER THAN ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, TO TRANSMIT DATA. IT'S FASTER AND CAN TRANSMIT DATA OVER MUCH LONGER | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | DISTANCES THAN STANDARD COPPER CABLES | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | GIGABIT ETHERNET | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A VERSION OF ETHERNET, WHICH SUPPORTS DATA TRANSFER RATES OF 1 GIGABIT PER SECOND (1,000 MBPS) | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | GIS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | GITLAB | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A WEB-BASED DEVOPS LIFECYCLE TOOL | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | GPU | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | ID | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | IDENTIFIER | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | IOT | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | INTERNET OF THINGS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | JSF | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | JAVA SERVER FACES | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | KML | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | KEYHOLE MARKUP LANGUAGE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | M.2 SLOT | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A SPECIFICATION FOR INTERNALLY MOUNTED COMPUTER EXPANSION CARDS AND ASSOCIATED CONNECTORS. IT REPLACES THE MSATA STANDARD | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | MSSQL | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | MICROSOFT SQL SERVER | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | NVME NON-VOLATILE MEMORY EXPRESS | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A HOST CONTROLLER INTERFACE AND STORAGE PROTOCOL CREATED TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSFER OF DATA BETWEEN ENTERPRISE AND CLIENT SYSTEMS AND SOLID-STATE DRIVES | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | NO | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | NITRIC OXIDE NO2 | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | NITROGEN DIOXIDE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | NOX | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | NITROGEN OXIDES | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | O3 | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | OZONE | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | ODP | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | OPEN DATA PLATFORM | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | PM10 | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | PARTICULATE MATTER 10 (AIR POLLUTANT OF A SIZE OF 10 MICROMETERS OR LESS) | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | PM2.5 | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 (AIR POLLUTANT OF A SIZE OF 2.5 MICROMETERS OR LESS) | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | POC | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | PROOF OF CONCEPT RAM RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY | en |
dc.subject.uncontrolledterm | A FORM OF COMPUTER DATA STORAGE THAT STORES DATA THAT IS ACTIVELY BEING WORKED ON | en |
dc.author.faculty | Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences | |
dc.author.department | Τμήμα Πληροφορικής / Department of Computer Science | |
dc.type.uhtype | Master Thesis | en |