In:
SAGE Open, SAGE Publications, Vol. 14, No. 1 ( 2024-01)
Abstract:
Plain Language Summary The Role of Digital Twins and Smart Cities in Urban Decision-Making: A Systematic Literature Review This study addresses the digitalization of urban mechanisms and its reliance on the integration of digital terrain and 3D city models, particularly within the context of integrated smart cities or digital twins. Despite its significance, a systematic examination of this topic has been lacking, leading to challenges in reproducibility and interpretation of research findings. To bridge this gap, the study conducts a systematic literature review to explore the role of digital terrain and 3D city models in supporting urban decision-making. Following a rigorous review protocol, the study formulates research questions and implements systematic search strategies involving reputable databases. Key databases like Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Emerald, Taylor Francis, Springer Link, and Sage Journals are used for comprehensive coverage. The review process includes stages such as identification, screening, eligibility assessment, quality appraisal, data extraction, and thematic analysis. The thematic analysis reveals eight main themes and 22 sub-themes, shedding light on various aspects of digital terrain and 3D city models in urban decision-making. These themes encompass data integration and interoperability, integrated visualization, environmental simulation, digital twins application, smart cities application, semantic enrichment, applied planning, and urban planning. The systematic review not only contributes to a better understanding of the role of digital terrain and 3D city models in urban decision-making but also identifies gaps in the field. By providing directions for future research, this study aims to enhance the development and application of integrated smart cities and digital twins, ultimately contributing to more effective and sustainable urban planning and management.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2158-2440
,
2158-2440
DOI:
10.1177/21582440231220768
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2024
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2628279-3
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