Smart Cities: A System of Systems Perspective: Engineering, Analytics, and Innovations for Sustainable Urban Development

Iman Rahimi (Curatore)

Ali Emrouznejad (Curatore)

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2026

Smart Cities: A System of Systems Perspective explores System of Systems Engineering (SoSE) in smart cities. Sections address how analytics and innovative technologies can transform urban environments, equipping readers with the knowledge to optimize city operations, enhance public services, and promote sustainable urban growth. The book begins with the foundational concepts of SoSE and key principles of smart cities, exploring emergent behavior and interoperability. It then examines the integration of SoSE within urban infrastructure, highlighting the roles of IoT, AI, and machine learning. Subsequent sections focus on core technologies and analytical tools, including data analytics, predictive modeling, and decision support systems. Readers will also discover innovative solutions to pressing urban challenges, such as sustainability, cybersecurity, and governance, alongside detailed case studies showcasing successful smart city initiatives from around the globe. This book is invaluable for academics and researchers in urban studies, engineering, analytics, IoT, and AI, as well as data scientists and analytics professionals working with urban datasets. Graduate and postgraduate students in engineering, analytics, computer science, or urban studies will also find it a crucial resource.

• Curatore: Iman Rahimi, Ali Emrouznejad
• Editore: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 230 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 450 gr.
• EAN: 9780443455506

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