DSpace Collection: http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1834 Sun, 19 May 2013 08:43:03 GMT 2013-05-19T08:43:03Z The potential impact of urban growth simulation on the long-term planning of our cities http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6183 Title: The potential impact of urban growth simulation on the long-term planning of our cities Authors: Waldeck, L Abstract: In this talk, the authro describes how the platform, currently consisting of UrbanSim and MATSim (both open source software) is being adapted to South African conditions, how it has been validated in three metropolitan municipalities and the potential impact that such technology could have on the long term planning and sustainability of our cities. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6183 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Future internet applications: The next trillion to be connected http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6182 Title: Future internet applications: The next trillion to be connected Authors: Coetzee, L Abstract: The topic of this presentation is the new Internet, where everything is connected, and new opportunities are possible for innovative solutions to impact on the quality of life of people. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6182 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Towards a green economy http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6154 Title: Towards a green economy Authors: Trotter, D Abstract: In this presentation the author explores the key issues around the 'green economy' and its implications for a developing country like South Africa. Description: 4th Biennial CSIR Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6154 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Towards the Smart World. Smart Platform: Infrastructure and Analytics http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6153 Title: Towards the Smart World. Smart Platform: Infrastructure and Analytics Authors: Velthausz, D Abstract: In this presentation the author outlines the 'smart world' concept and how technology (smart infrastructure, analytics) can foster smarter cities, smarter regions and a smarter world. Description: 4th Biennial CSIR Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6153 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z