Creating a digital twin
A guiding principle to remember is that a digital twin is not just a replicated computer model of a building and its system; it is an extension of the environment used to manage the integrated building. With that in mind, let’s look at how to create a digital twin:
- Purpose and scope: Start by understanding the intended purpose, such as whether will it drive navigation, perform predictive maintenance, and/or report a real-time inventory. From that, a design and scope can be developed. Questions should be addressed, such as what building functions will be monitored, whether remote access is required, and who will operate it.
- Components: Information-gathering IoT devices and sensors vary greatly in capability, technology, accuracy, and communication range, so all of these will need to be considered when selecting these components. The physical infrastructure must be considered as well. Software to drive the digital twin and visualization needs...
