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| Title | Application Of Digital Twin Technology For Urban Heat Island Mitigation: Review And Conceptual Framework |
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| ID_Doc | 9850 |
| Authors | Omrany H.; Al-Obaidi K.M. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | Smart and Sustainable Built Environment |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-05-2024-0189 |
| Abstract | Purpose: This paper aims to elucidate the pivotal role of Digital Twin (DT) technology in addressing the adverse impacts of Urban Heat Island (UHI) and consolidate the fragmented knowledge of DT technology in urban environments by identifying applied actions, proposing an approach and revealing challenges for tackling UHI effects. Design/methodology/approach: Using a systematic literature review, 24 materials were retrieved from scholarly databases to provide a comprehensive understanding of DT technology and propose a conceptual framework for mitigating UHI effects. Findings: The results revealed three major study categories within the DT and UHI domains: (1) DT-enabled actions for urban greenery optimisation, (2) DT implementation for enhancing resilience in urban planning and (3) increasing the fidelity level of DT for addressing UHI effects. Additionally, this paper introduces REFLECT, a conceptual DT-enabled framework consisting of seven layers: Retrieve, Establish, Facilitate, Lump, Examine, Cognition and Take. The framework proposes developing a systems-based model with identifiable scopes, strategies and factors through a multilayered platform, specifying model input, process and output towards mitigating UHI effects. Originality/value: This paper contributes to the discourse on sustainable urban development by highlighting the challenges associated with DT technology in mitigating UHI. It introduces a conceptual framework to demonstrate applications and directions for developing innovative solutions to unlock the full potential of DT technology in mitigating UHI effects. © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. |
| Author Keywords | Climate mitigation; Digital twin technology; Environmental monitoring; Heat resilience; Smart cities; Urban Heat Island |
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