Miroslav Svitek

Industry 4.0 as a part of smart cities

In this paper, we propose the conjunction of the Smart City Initiative and the concept of Industry 4.0. The term smart city has been a phenomenon of the last years, which is very inflected especially since 2008 when the world was hit by the financial crisis. The main reasons for the emergence of the Smart City Initiative are to create a sustainable model for cities and preserve quality of life of their citizens. The topic of the smart city cannot be seen only as a technical discipline, but different economic, humanitarian or legal aspects must be involved as well. In the concept of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT) shall be used for the development of so-called smart products. Sub-components of the product are equipped with their own intelligence. Added intelligence is used both during the manufacturing of a product as well as during subsequent handling, up to continuous monitoring of the product lifecycle (smart processes). Other important aspects of the Industry 4.0 are Internet of Services (IoS), which includes especially intelligent transport and logistics (smart mobility, smart logistics), as well as Internet of Energy (IoE), which determines how the natural resources are used in proper way (electricity, water, oil, etc.). IoT, IoS, IoP and IoE can be considered as an element that can create a connection of the Smart City Initiative and Industry 4.0 - Industry 4.0 can be seen as a part of smart cities. Interconnection of these systems can be expected to change - transport processes from design logistic processes through to their online optimization with respect to the chosen objective function and the latest information from the transport infrastructure. Linking information from process-based Industry 4.0 with intelligent transport systems of the smart city could create very effective, demand-oriented and higher productivity of manufacturing enterprises as well as sustainable development of society.

Communication scheme of airport over-ground traffic navigation system

Identification of performance indicators of the communication solutions applied in the Intelligent Transport system (ITS) was studied within projects CaMNA and SRATVU . Prime goal of the CaMNA project is to improve efficiency and security of the airport over-ground traffic operated in the specific airport area conditions. ITS requirements on the communications environment are usually quantified indirectly by telematics performance indicators. Proposed method is formed on the identification of the transformation matrix which describes relation between communications and telematic performance indicators. Correct matrix identification represents inevitable condition for appropriate selection and configuration of the relevant communication solution. Proposed method applicability is demonstrated on design processes connected with CaMNA pilot project. Positional data are acquired not only from the service vehicles equipped with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) but also from non-GNSS based already applied A-SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) armed with ability to identify e.g. position of all aircrafts. Data are collected and centrally processed and together with dispatchers decisions data are delivered to every activated service vehicle OBU (On Board Unit). As a final point of this paper are presented results of the communication solution tests processed within CaMNA limited pilot installation as well as the relevant recommendation for consequential R&D.

Quantum system modelling

The presented paper introduces the complex probabilities (multi-models) being represented in spectral area (modulus and phases) with similar attributes as, for example, Fourier series. Each probabilistic model component is newly composed of a phase parameter that characterises the composition rules of universal models and must be quantised to fulfill the single-valuedness condition. The algorithm for identification of modulus and phase parameters is also presented together with its interpretation with respect to complementarity principle.

Applying Wave Probabilistic Functions for Dynamic System Modeling

The goal of this paper is to provide an introduction to the application of wave probabilistic functions in the area of dynamic system models. This paper presents dynamic features of wave probabilistic models that are basic principles of quantum cybernetics. These features are mathematically described, and the illustrative examples demonstrate possible applications of the theory.

System-oriented approach to smart cities

In this paper a new pragmatic framework covering the different challenges of smart city initiatives is provided. The authors build a theoretical foundation and formulate its consequence i.e. the needed shift from the traditional perspective into new research directions. There are many research projects addressing the different aspects of smart city initiative. The authors aim on further enhancement of this framework, to suit directly the different projects from the real life while maintain the theoretical soundness. Additionally, multiagent systems are proposed and discussed as the approach able to address the different constraints and challenges.

Wave Probabilistic Functions for Quantum Cybernetics

This paper presents the theory of wave probabilistic models, which in turn represents the basic principles of quantum cybernetics. The features of the theory presented here are mathematically formulated, and selected illustrative examples demonstrate possible applications of the theory. The proposed methodology represents an original approach that emerges from defined assumptions like single-valuedness, the resonance principle, etc. From these simple assumptions, a set of principles of quantum cybernetics can be derived, e.g., quantization, spin, and entanglement.

Pilot testing of certification methods developed for ITS applications based on GNSS systems

Project of applied research called “Analysis of technical and metrological requirements for GNSS receiving devices and their operations” is a part of a Metrology development program funded by Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing. The project started in 2008 and its second part executed in 2009 was focused on preparation of certification procedures for first ITS applications and pilot testing of the procedures. The virtual gate passage detection (used in the systems such as EFC) was chosen as one of the tested applications. Results will be used as a benchmark for later testing and certification. Goal of the project is certification authority establishment to provide verification of defined parameters achievement in ITS critical systems which increases transport effectiveness and quality.

Assessment method to measure smartness of cities

The paper is introducing an adoption of Industry 4.0 Concept on Smart City theoretic model. Cities are upgraded with latest computing and ICT technologies throughout all systems and infrastructure. New data are collected in big amounts and ability to use them is changing how city subsystems can communicate together, to make cities work better and serve better to their users. Smart Cities are convoluted Cyber Physical Model Systems with gradually growing network of all of its parts including human social networks. Cities are under continuous development, in relation to attractiveness of city structure, based on all activities and transactions conducted in city area and related surrounding, newly also through connected virtual world. Industry 4.0 Concept is one of segments of citys recent or near future upgrade. Integration of advanced computing technology and Information Computing Technology (ICT) throughout whole production enterprise enable to share data, information, and instructions between all agents during all phases of product lifecycle, a product partially participating as a vehicle of product development instructions. Industry 4.0 concept includes six principles, which are compared to Smart City near to 4.0 model. Triangle Rule Diagram is introduced to investigate relationships between all main domains in city live — Client, Enterprise and Facilitator at concept of Smart City near to 4.0, where integration of computing technologies is embedded in all of these domains and inside all city systems and processes connecting them together. Services become a predominantly main citys product as outcome of City Enterprise. Ability to carry portion of instruction about Product development is part of new Smart city near 4.0 concept, as well as during post-product development phases.

A collaborative, interdisciplinary initiative for a smart cities innovation network

A smart city is characterized by its ability to integrate people, technology and information to create a sustainable and resilient infrastructure that provides high quality services for residents. Transforming a city into a smart city requires collaborative efforts between government, industry, practitioners, residents and researchers. This paper describes how researchers in a recently formed consortium of three universities are developing a smart cities innovation network, with an emphasis on smart mobility, smart buildings, and smart bridges. The consortium is applying a semantic-based approach to address the initial challenge of building an effective interdisciplinary network of university researchers located in different parts of the world, in three cities with different sizes and stages of economic development.

Night earth observation for Smart Cities

The subject of this article is analysis of the methods of Earth Observing in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Smart Cities and technical characteristics of satellite data. The first part of this article presents the analysis of satellite images of the Earths surface illumination in villages, towns and cities, selected parts of transport infrastructure, which allows monitoring the extent, intensity and quality of illumination in larger areas and then evaluating the impact of illumination on the traffic safety. The advanced processing of satellite images shall allow identification of problem areas and monitoring poor illumination within larger areas. The second part of the article analyzes possibilities of application of methods of Earth Observing by using acquired satellite information combined with ground-based data sources. Processing of all available information and data available shall allow designing of new applications in the framework of the concept of Smart Cities.