Digital Twin

• In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Survey of India (SoI), historically the custodian of India’s maps, has signed an agreement with a Mumbai-based private company, Genesys International, to prepare three-dimensional maps of several cities and towns.
• Called ‘Digital Twins,’ these maps are three-dimensional representations of cities and when coupled with high-resolution images, can be used in a variety of planning applications.

ABOUT DIGITAL TWINS

• A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object or system that is constantly updated with real-time data from sensors, IoT devices, and other sources.
• This data allows digital twins to simulate the behavior of their physical counterparts, enabling users to monitor performance, predict potential problems, and optimize operations.
• Digital twins are not just static models; they are dynamic and evolve as the physical object or system changes.
• They can be used to represent a wide variety of things, from individual assets and machines to entire factories, cities, and even people.
• Key aspects of how digital twins are used in the context of IoT-
  • Real-time Monitoring and Control of IoT devices and systems
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Digital twins enable simulation and modeling of IoT devices or systems under different conditions.
  • Remote Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
  • In consumer IoT applications, digital twins can be used to create personalized user experiences.
  • Data Analytics and Insights

ABOUT SURVEY OF INDIA

• SoI is the National Mapping Agency of country under Department of Science & Technology.
• The SoI is a historical repository of maps and the arbiter of national and State boundaries
• It also maintains an all-India network of transmitters and receivers called CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations) that are interconnected via satellites and provide accurate estimates of position.