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Digital Twins for Land Use Change

Published inSystem Analysis and Data Mining, p. 371-389
PublisherCham : Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date2026
Abstract

Rapid environmental, socio-economic, and geopolitical changes are accel- erating transformations in land use patterns worldwide. To effectively monitor and predict these dynamics, DTs offer a promising approach by integrating real-time Earth observation data, climate models, AI-driven analytics, and socio-economic indicators. This paper identifies a critical gap in the application of Digital Twins (DT) frameworks for land use change monitoring, which remains underexplored. We propose a novel two-timescale DT architecture designed to track both rapid event-driven land cover changes (such as floods, wildfires, war-induced damage) and gradual long-term transformations, such as climate-induced agricultural shifts and urban expansion. By bridging the gap between advanced Earth observation tech- nologies and decision-making processes, the proposed framework contributes to the development of AI-enhanced DT systems that facilitate climate adaptation, disaster response, and long-term sustainability in dynamic land systems.

Keywords
  • Digital Twins
  • Land use change
  • Earth observation
Citation (ISO format)
KUSSUL, Nataliia et al. Digital Twins for Land Use Change. In: System Analysis and Data Mining. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026. p. 371–389. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-97529-5_22
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