Modelling Smart Cities: Integration of IoT, Big Data, and Analytics
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https://doi.org/10.63876/ijtm.v4i3.160Keywords:
Smart Cities, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, Urban Computing, Data-Driven Decision Making, Sustainable Urban DevelopmentAbstract
The rapid urbanization and technological advancement have catalyzed the emergence of smart cities as a transformative paradigm for sustainable urban development. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for modeling smart cities through the systematic integration of Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and analytics technologies. We propose a multi-layered architectural model that addresses the technical, operational, and governance challenges inherent in smart city implementations. The research examines how IoT sensors and devices generate massive volumes of heterogeneous data, which are subsequently processed through big data platforms to extract actionable insights via advanced analytics techniques. Our framework encompasses data acquisition, storage, processing, and visualization layers, while incorporating machine learning algorithms and real-time analytics for intelligent decision-making. Through case studies of various smart city domains including transportation, energy management, public safety, and healthcare, we demonstrate the practical applicability of our integrated model. The paper also addresses critical challenges such as data privacy, security, interoperability, and scalability that must be overcome for successful smart city deployment. Our findings reveal that effective integration of these three technological pillars enables cities to optimize resource allocation, enhance service delivery, improve quality of life for citizens, and achieve sustainability goals. The proposed model provides urban planners, policymakers, and technology implementers with a structured approach to design and deploy smart city solutions that are both technologically robust and contextually relevant.
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