Active Digital Twins for Critical Infrastructure_ What & Why_.pptx

Active Digital Twins are real-time virtual representations of real world 
spaces & data (people, vehicles, objects, weather, etc.) 
that provide actionable insights. In this talk we will explain why you would build one (versus a traditional dashboard) for Critical Infrastructure (Ports, Utilities, Airports, Emergency Dispatch Centers, etc. ) & how they differ from regular Digital Twins (that are focused on simulation). We'll show an example of an Active Digital Twin being used today- in the real world, for the Port of Corpus Christi- to manage Security Incidents & Cargo Flow (called OPTICS).

Active Digital Twins reduce the cognitive load it takes to process data while decreasing the amount of time to assess the overall context.

Active Digital Twins merge multiple systems into a single "pane of glass" and therefore provide faster & more accurate overall context assessment.

Active Digital Twins improve security, resiliency, safety, efficiency, & the environmental impact of critical infrastructure over traditional methods.

OPTICS is high-resolution, dynamic 3D Active Digital Twin of the Port of Corpus Christi (PCCA). OPTICS displays active vessel presence and movement information from ship transponders (AIS) and security information to provide a cohesive and tactical overview of Port situational awareness in real-time. The project is funded through a Port Security Grant from FEMA.

OPTICS is a custom solution built with The Acceleration Agency’s Project Gemini Active Digital Twin platform.

This video was captured on July 18 2024.

NOTE: Displayed Computer Aided Dispatch data and security locations (gates and cameras) is synthetic to comply with CJIS requirements.

Current features include:

ArcGIS Custom Elevation Data: Coastlines and Water Display
ESRI / ArcGIS 3D Building Layer: Docks, Buildings, Refineries, etc.
ESRI / ArcGIS Feature Layers: 3 Types
ESRI / ArcGIS Maps Base Layers: 6 Types
ESRI / ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity
Facility Information: Name, Location, Type, Description
AIS: Vessel Locations, Types, Sizes, Headings, Images
NOAA Ports: Aid to Navigation Sensor Data
CAD: Computer Aided Dispatch System
USCG Marsec level
Weather.gov: Current Weather and Forecasts

View more on our website https://taa.io/#/optics and use [email protected] for a demo.

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1. Active Digital Twins for Critical Infrastructure: What & Why?

2. Digital Twin Definitions All digital twins represent physical spaces / entities & data. They differ in the kinds of data and levels of interaction. Digital Twin (Observation / Simulation): Static / Semi-Static representation of a physical entity. Can include simulated data. Dynamic Digital Twin (Real-Time Observation / Orientation): Continuously updates based on real-time data from physical counterpart. Active Digital Twin (Decision/ Action): Updates in real-time & provides access to control mechanics (messaging, access control, & start/stop, etc.) for decision making. These can include some automation and prediction using AI / ML.

3. Real-time virtual representations of real world spaces & data (people, vehicles, objects, weather, etc.) that provide actionable insights & control. Active Digital Twins

4. Decades of experience building highly stable and secure platforms with high end user experiences for clients including Disney, Carnival, BBC, NBC/Universal, Livestrong, and more. Real world representations are easier to process than dashboards. We evolved to process data that looks like the real world. Why Active Digital Twins? Faster Context.

5. Decades of experience building highly stable and secure platforms with high end user experiences for clients including Disney, Carnival, BBC, NBC/Universal, Livestrong, and more. Why Active Digital Twins? Lower Cognitive Load. Traditional Tools: as data increases, cognitive load increases & assessment slows. Digital Twins: as data increases, cognitive load decreases & assessment speeds up.

6. Active Digital Twins are the most efficient way to provide instinctually actionable data that can be quickly used to optimize real world spaces. The “OODA” Loop

7. Active Digital Twins provide data that is instinctively easier to observe and orient around because it mimics the real world. Observe & Orient Operators use the Active Digital Twin to take actions to optimize the real world counterpart to the Digital Twin. Decide & Act

8. The Real World counterpart to the Active Digital Twin operates at higher efficiencies due to the actions taken. Real World Optimization

9. Ports, Military Bases, Airports, Utilities, Arenas, Highways, Autonomous Regions, Flight Paths, Vertiports, & more. Active Digital Twins are incredibly powerful at multiple scales and solutions ranging from nursing homes, factories, hotels, & cities. Multiple Scales & Solutions

10. OPTICS (Overall Port Tactical Information Computer System) Active Digital Twin providing operators real-time visibility of Security & Operations. This project was funded through a Port Security Grant from FEMA. NOTE: Displayed Computer Aided Dispatch data & security locations (gates & cameras) is synthetic to comply with CJIS requirements. Critical Infrastructure Active Digital Twin Example

11. 1926 Operations Start Largest Port in US in Total Revenue Tonnage 5th Largest in Total Tonnage Nation’s Largest Energy Export Gateway Direct Docks, Refineries, Rail, & Highway Access 54’ Deep Channel (in process) Port Stats

12. Why Active Digital Twin? Faster Context Assessment Optimizing Cargo Flow Optimizing Security Event Handling Single Pane: Merging Multiple Systems NOTE: Displayed Computer Aided Dispatch data & security locations (gates & cameras) is synthetic to comply with CJIS requirements

13. Scale 50+ Square Miles 300+ Vessels 20 Security Event Types 100+ Facilities Expandable to More Data

14. Map 50 square miles are displayed using a combination of ArcGIS base layers, 3D buildings, & an ocean layer to present a highly detailed & realistic view.

15. Vessels AIS transponder data (names, types, size, heading, configurations for tug + barges, etc.) is used to display 3D models, movement (ML predicted) & information for all vessels.

16. Vessels Vessels can be searched, sorted & filtered in list view by type, identifiers, & name.

17. Security CJIS Security Compliant Computer Aided Dispatch data is used to display locations & status of active security incidents & security units (vehicles & vessels) . NOTE: Displayed Computer Aided Dispatch data & security locations (gates & cameras) is synthetic to comply with CJIS requirements

18. Security NOTE: Displayed Computer Aided Dispatch data & security locations (gates & cameras) is synthetic to comply with CJIS requirements

19. Facilities All Key Port Facility Locations (Oil Docks, Cargo Docks, Admin Buildings, Security Cameras, Security Gates, etc. ) are displayed. NOTE: Displayed security locations (gates & cameras) is synthetic data to comply with CJIS requirements

20. Current Features ArcGIS Custom Elevation Data: Coastlines & Water Display esri / ArcGIS 3D Building Layer: Docks, Buildings, Refineries, etc. esri / ArcGIS Feature Layers: 3 Types esri / ArcGIS Maps Base Layers: 6 Types esri / ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity Facility Information: Name, Location, Type, Description AIS: Vessel Locations, Types, Sizes, Headings, Images NOAA Ports: Aid to Navigation Sensor Data CAD: Computer Aided Dispatch System USCG Marsec level Weather.gov: Current Weather & Forecasts

21. Future Phases AI/ML Ship Traffic Optimization (path projections & safety zones) Cargo Management & Barge Tracking Security Cameras & Security Access Port Vehicles: Locations / Telemetry City & County Boundaries Automated Rules, Alerts & Notifications Fog, Wave, Wake & Weather Visualizations Historical Incident Playback, Simulations & Training Infrastructure: Pipelines, Hydrants, Power, etc.

22. July 2024 Video NOTE: Displayed Computer Aided Dispatch data & security locations (gates & cameras) is synthetic to comply with CJIS requirements

23. Active Digital Twins merge multiple systems into a single pane of glass & therefore provide faster & better overall context assessment. Active Digital Twins are different from simulation based Digital Twins in that they present real-time data. Active Digital Twins reduce the cognitive load it takes to process data while decreasing the amount of time to assess the context. Summary

24. Contacts The Acceleration Agency: Starr Long: [email protected] Port of Corpus Christi: Darrell Keach: [email protected] Active Digital Twins: What & Why?