Mapping Infrastructure
An Esri ebook
Using digital twins to understand the built environment
Infrastructure symbolizes human progress—skyscrapers, bridges, and transportation networks reflect the human drive for innovation. But these structures are increasingly subject to heatwaves, floods and other climate risks.
Geographic information system (GIS) technology helps engineers visualize, measure, and manage sustainable infrastructure, ultimately making the built environment more resilient.
Geospatial digital twins—virtual representations of the real world—empower testing and analysis, revealing social and environmental impacts and enabling better decision-making. With real-world case studies, this ebook showcases the role GIS plays in transforming transportation, water, energy, broadband, and port management.