This paper presents an innovative approach to port monitoring systems and highlights the transformative potential of digital twin technology in the dynamic and complex port environment. To enable a seaport digital twin it is necessary to leverage a "decoupled layers architecture" for port monitoring, emphasizing the importance of an open, scalable, and standard digital architecture. The architecture comprises "on-field components," "communication and connectivity networks" utilizing 5G and Edge Computing, and a "data lake approach" employing a standard microservice architecture. A significant focus is placed on cybersecurity issues arising from the seaport digital twin, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts and regulatory measures. Digital twins are also presented as a tool for simulation and training, allowing the optimization of cybersecurity strategies, especially in the context of IoT-based systems. The paper concludes by outlining specific functions of digital twins in enhancing innovative port governance, including port development and planning, predictive infrastructure maintenance, environmental monitoring, real-time asset monitoring, security modeling, and operational optimization of port equipment. The proposed "decoupled" approach and the integration of artificial intelligence highlight the potential of digital twins for dynamic and predictive decision-making in seaport management.
AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO PORT MONITORING: DIGITAL TWIN, STRATEGIC DECISION SYSTEMS AND PORT GOVERNANCE
De Bari F.
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;Dini G.Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;Nardini G.Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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2024-01-01
Abstract
This paper presents an innovative approach to port monitoring systems and highlights the transformative potential of digital twin technology in the dynamic and complex port environment. To enable a seaport digital twin it is necessary to leverage a "decoupled layers architecture" for port monitoring, emphasizing the importance of an open, scalable, and standard digital architecture. The architecture comprises "on-field components," "communication and connectivity networks" utilizing 5G and Edge Computing, and a "data lake approach" employing a standard microservice architecture. A significant focus is placed on cybersecurity issues arising from the seaport digital twin, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts and regulatory measures. Digital twins are also presented as a tool for simulation and training, allowing the optimization of cybersecurity strategies, especially in the context of IoT-based systems. The paper concludes by outlining specific functions of digital twins in enhancing innovative port governance, including port development and planning, predictive infrastructure maintenance, environmental monitoring, real-time asset monitoring, security modeling, and operational optimization of port equipment. The proposed "decoupled" approach and the integration of artificial intelligence highlight the potential of digital twins for dynamic and predictive decision-making in seaport management.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
