In this paper, the term "smart infrastructure" will be defined. For this purpose, the term is broken down into its two individual parts in the first chapter of this thesis. These are then considered and defined separately from each other. In the further course the terms are connected again and a definition for the term "smart infrastructure" is derived. The second chapter deals with smart infrastructure in cities. The author gives examples of smart technical, social, and green infrastructures in cities and explains them by using examples.
Smart infrastructures at the federal level and beyond is addressed in the third chapter. The focus is on the consideration of national and international transport routes, disaster control and superregional power supply. In addition to increasing the quality of life and comfort, smart technologies also harbor new potential dangers for regional, national, and international infrastructures. In the third chapter, the author discusses possible dangers that can arise from and for smart infrastructures.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Definition of terms
- 2.1 Definition of smart
- 2.2 Definition of Infrastructure
- 2.3 Definition of Smart Infrastructure
- 3. Smart city infrastructure
- 3.1 Smart technical city Infrastructure
- 3.2 Smart social city Infrastructure
- 4. Smart country infrastructure
- 4.1 Smart technical country infrastructure
- 4.2 Smart social country infrastructure
- 4.3 Smart green country infrastructure
- 5. Potential risks
- 5.1 Critical infrastructure
- 5.2 Privacy and data protection
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to define "smart infrastructure" by separately defining "smart" and "infrastructure" and then combining these definitions. It explores the application of smart infrastructure in urban and national contexts, providing examples of smart technical, social, and green infrastructures. The paper also addresses potential risks associated with smart technologies.
- Defining "smart" and "infrastructure" to create a comprehensive definition of "smart infrastructure".
- Exploring the implementation of smart technologies within urban environments (smart cities).
- Analyzing the application of smart infrastructure at the national level (smart countries).
- Identifying potential risks and challenges associated with smart infrastructure, including critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and privacy concerns.
- Illustrating the concept of smart infrastructure through concrete examples of its applications.
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the significance of infrastructure as the backbone of the economy and its crucial role in ecological and social orientation. It highlights the often-overlooked importance of infrastructure until disruption occurs, referencing events like the Suez Canal blockage. The chapter introduces the digital transformation's impact on infrastructure development, presenting both its opportunities and inherent dangers, particularly regarding data security and privacy. The chapter outlines the paper's structure, emphasizing the breakdown and subsequent synthesis of the concepts of "smart" and "infrastructure" to arrive at a definition of "smart infrastructure".
2. Definition of terms: This chapter provides separate definitions for "smart" and "infrastructure," laying the groundwork for defining "smart infrastructure." "Smart" is defined as technologies exhibiting intelligence and sustainability, encompassing sensors, ICT, robotics, and AI, emphasizing autonomous process control. "Infrastructure" is categorized into technical (supply, disposal, transport, ICT), social (material, personnel, institutional), and green infrastructure (natural and semi-natural areas forming strategic networks). The chapter concludes by synthesizing these definitions to define "smart infrastructure" as infrastructures using modern ICT systems, such as sensor technology and AI, for autonomous process control.
3. Smart city infrastructure: This chapter focuses on smart infrastructure within cities, differentiating between smart technical, social, and green infrastructures. Smart technical infrastructure is illustrated with examples like smart waste management, parking solutions, and traffic management systems that leverage sensor technology and data transmission capabilities of high-speed networks. Smart social infrastructure encompasses hospitals, fire departments, and educational institutions, emphasizing the use of cameras and sensors for preventive emergency response. The chapter highlights how smart technologies can improve emergency response times and resource allocation within urban environments. While a figure illustrating smart city technologies is mentioned, the content itself is not included due to copyright restrictions.
4. Smart country infrastructure: This chapter expands the discussion to smart infrastructure at the national and international levels, addressing elements like national and international transport routes, disaster control, and superregional power supply. It delves into the complexities of managing infrastructure across broader geographical areas, considering factors that go beyond the scope of a single city. While the chapter is divided into smart technical, social, and green infrastructure, the summaries of the sub-chapters are not included as per the instructions.
Keywords
Smart infrastructure, smart city, smart country, technical infrastructure, social infrastructure, green infrastructure, sensor technology, artificial intelligence, information and communication technology (ICT), data security, privacy, critical infrastructure, digital transformation.
FAQ: Comprehensive Language Preview of Smart Infrastructure
What is the overall topic of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive overview of smart infrastructure, defining its key components, exploring its applications in smart cities and smart countries, and addressing potential risks.
What are the main sections of the document?
The document is structured into sections covering: Table of Contents, Objectives and Key Themes, Chapter Summaries, and Keywords. Each section provides a detailed breakdown of the topic of smart infrastructure.
How is "smart infrastructure" defined?
The document defines "smart infrastructure" by separately defining "smart" (technologies exhibiting intelligence and sustainability, encompassing sensors, ICT, robotics, and AI, emphasizing autonomous process control) and "infrastructure" (categorized into technical, social, and green infrastructure). Smart infrastructure is then defined as infrastructures using modern ICT systems, such as sensor technology and AI, for autonomous process control.
What are the key themes explored in the document?
Key themes include defining smart infrastructure, exploring its implementation in smart cities and smart countries, identifying potential risks (including critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and privacy concerns), and illustrating the concept with concrete examples.
What are the examples of smart city infrastructure discussed?
Examples include smart waste management, parking solutions, traffic management systems, and the use of cameras and sensors in hospitals, fire departments, and educational institutions for preventive emergency response.
What aspects of smart country infrastructure are covered?
The document discusses smart infrastructure at the national and international levels, including national and international transport routes, disaster control, and superregional power supply. It addresses the complexities of managing infrastructure across broader geographical areas.
What are the potential risks associated with smart infrastructure?
Potential risks include vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and concerns about privacy and data protection.
What types of infrastructure are distinguished?
The document distinguishes between technical infrastructure (supply, disposal, transport, ICT), social infrastructure (material, personnel, institutional), and green infrastructure (natural and semi-natural areas forming strategic networks).
What technologies are central to smart infrastructure?
Sensor technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and information and communication technology (ICT) are central technologies in smart infrastructure.
What is the purpose of the chapter summaries?
The chapter summaries provide concise overviews of the key concepts and arguments presented in each chapter of the document.
Where can I find a list of keywords related to the topic?
A list of keywords is provided at the end of the document, including terms such as smart infrastructure, smart city, smart country, technical infrastructure, social infrastructure, green infrastructure, sensor technology, artificial intelligence, information and communication technology (ICT), data security, privacy, critical infrastructure, and digital transformation.
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- Jonas Harde (Author), 2022, Defining smart infrastructure. Smart technical, social, and green infrastructures in cities and at the federal level and beyond, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1190660
