Hamad International Airport (HIA) has launched the innovative "Digital Twin" technology initiative, as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve operational efficiency and commercial operations, reduce risks and enhance decision-making. The initiative provides a comprehensive and real-time overview of airport operations through an intuitive 3D interface. It will play a crucial role during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as its powerful analytical engine integrates information from multiple airport systems to provide intelligent recommendations to help optimize operations.
The "Digital Twin" technology initiative contributes to complete integration and allows a smooth flow of passengers, in addition to the HIA expansion projects, enhancing the overall travel experience by reducing the distances travelled inside the airport. It ensures ease of access and roaming inside the airport, especially during the World Cup as tens of thousands of passengers will be received daily.
The development combined 3D modelling techniques, data-analytics, and Artificial Intelligence to deliver improved, faster, and data-driven decision-making. The Digital Twin manages aircraft stand conflicts, enables effective responses to alerts, and monitors the health of critical airport assets. Additionally, it effectively utilizes the right data at the right time to allow the optimization of resources to minimize asset downtime.
