A spatial decision support framework for equitable sensor network distribution in the smart city.

This paper introduces a proof‐of‐concept spatial decision support system (SDSS) that assists decision‐makers to generate equitably distributed sensor networks and evaluate their placement with reference to specific population‐based coverage criteria. Our approach centres equity in infrastructure dis...

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Publicado en:Geographical Journal Vol. 191; no. 1; pp. 1 - 17
Autores principales: Zied Abozied, Eman, Robinson, Caitlin, Franklin, Rachel, Court, Kate, Roberts, Jack
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Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Mar2025
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          Zied Abozied, Eman
          Robinson, Caitlin
          Franklin, Rachel
          Court, Kate
          Roberts, Jack
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          Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
          University of Bristol School of Geographical Sciences, Bristol, UK
          Newcastle University Centre for Urban and Regional Development, Henry Daysh Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
          Newcastle University Research Software Engineering, The Catalyst Building, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
          The Alan Turing Institute Research Engineering Group, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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        United Kingdom
        Sensor networks
        Distributed sensors
        Decision support systems
        Distribution (Probability theory)
        Intelligent sensors
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          Decision support systems
          Distribution (Probability theory)
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        equitable infrastructures
        infrastructure distribution
        sensor networks
        smart city
        spatial decision support
        equitable infrastructures
        infrastructure distribution
        sensor networks
        smart city
        spatial decision support
      ab: This paper introduces a proof‐of‐concept spatial decision support system (SDSS) that assists decision‐makers to generate equitably distributed sensor networks and evaluate their placement with reference to specific population‐based coverage criteria. Our approach centres equity in infrastructure distribution; we focus on the decision‐making process required to achieve the best possible sensor coverage of the geographical area for selected vulnerable populations and visualise trade‐offs in coverage inherent in infrastructure distribution. The development of the tool brings together expertise from quantitative geography, urban planning, data science and software engineering, and its technical development is underpinned and shaped by interviews with decision‐makers and their iterative feedback. Through this, we ask: how can decision support tools help with the work of building equitable infrastructure? As well as a technical application, our approach develops a conceptual framework for evaluating sensor network purpose and distribution before actual placement. The unique combination of distribution algorithms, user interface and decision‐maker input, developed by an interdisciplinary team, offers a novel approach to sensor network conceptualisation and generation. Our research contributes to the understanding of the distribution of essential infrastructure and can be repurposed for any sensor type and geographical location to promote equity in infrastructure distribution.
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    language: English
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