Real-Time Digital Twin Platform: A Case Study on Core Network Selection in Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks

Cakir, Lal Verda; Kocak, Mihriban; Özdem, Mehmet; Canberk, Berk

Abstract

The development of Digital Twins (DTs) is hindered by a lack of specialized, open-source solutions that can meet the demands of dynamic applications. This has caused state-of-the-art DT applications to be validated using offline data. However, this approach falls short of integrating real-time data, which is one of the most important characteristics of DTs. This can limit the validating effectiveness of DT applications in cases such as aeronautical ad-hoc networks (AANETs). Considering this, we develop a Real-Time Digital Twin Platform and implement core network selection in AANETs as a case study. In this, we implement microservice-based architecture and design a robust data pipeline. Additionally, we develop an interactive user interface using open-source tools. Using this, the platform supports real-time decision-making in the presence of data retrieval failures.

Citation

Cakir, L. V., Kocak, M., Özdem, M., & Canberk, B. (2024). Real-Time Digital Twin Platform: A Case Study on Core Network Selection in Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks. ITU Journal of Wireless Communications and Cybersecurity, 1(1), 41-46

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 26, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Sep 30, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Deposit Date: Oct 10, 2024
• Journal: ITU Journal of Wireless Communications and Cybersecurity
• Electronic ISSN: 3062-0279
• Publisher: Istanbul Technical University
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 41-46
• Keywords: Digital twin; real-time platform; aeronautical networks; data pipeline