The basis for creating a digital shadow is a digital master plan. The problem of creating a digital shadow foundation can be successfully solved by transferring the master plan to the digital environment of the cGIS Pro platform. The introduction of a digital master plan provides quick and convenient access to a single interactive map, where objects are presented in layers with detailed geo-linked information, attached documents, and active links to other (external) information systems. This approach ensures transparency and efficiency of work with all elements of the territorial infrastructure.
A typical digital master plan model consists of a set of layers, and some objects, such as capital construction projects, may include dozens of attributes. These data are entered from primary sources (paper documents after digitization, topographic survey files, etc.) directly into the cGIS Pro platform. If there is a survey by unmanned aerial vehicles, orthophotoplanes, the results of laser scanning of the terrain, CMR and DEM are also uploaded to the platform. For ease of access and further processing of information, this data is organized into registers. In order to increase information content, you can additionally use open cartographic services.
The next step towards creating a digital shadow is to use 3D objects. In modern design practice, in addition to traditional drawings, BIM models are provided to the customer. cGIS Pro allows you to download and spatially link IFC BIM models to real terrain. In a digital environment, models are stored both in the original IFC format and in the graphical GLB format.
However, what should I do if the IFC file is missing? We are also successfully solving this problem by creating a BIM model based on the available drawings. At the same time, using the IFC format allows the platform not to be tied to a specific CAD tool and consolidate models created in products of various vendors, ensuring maximum flexibility and compatibility of solutions.
External information resources are an important component of creating a digital shadow. As a rule, dynamic data is received from the outside, such as coordinates of mobile objects and telemetry information. This data is sent to the platform through calls to the REST API, data bus, or message brokers, which provides a continuous flow of up-to-date information to form a complete picture of the state of an object or process.
In addition, cGIS Pro provides the ability to download and create a technical archive. The platform allows you to upload documents of any format, while maintaining the directory structure and maintaining file versioning. This ensures convenient storage and management of all necessary documentation in a single digital environment.