This report explores the challenges and opportunities for the UK in developing intelligent infrastructure systems (IIS) over the next 50 years, focusing on transport, telecommunications, water, and energy services.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UK Government Office for Science |
| Publication date: | January 26, 2006 |
| Authors: | Alister Wilson, Andrew Curry, Rachel Kelnar, Tony Hodgson |
| Time horizon: | 2055 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
| Page count: | 89 |
Experts from various sectors participated in workshops to identify key drivers and trends, and developed scenarios and systems maps to explore future applications of science and technology in infrastructure over the next 50 years.
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The Foresight Project on Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (IIS) examines how the UK can integrate science and technology into its infrastructure for robust, sustainable, and safe transport and alternatives. It identifies 60 'drivers for change' and creates four scenarios to illustrate potential futures: Perpetual Motion, Urban Colonies, Tribal Trading, and Good Intentions.
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