Dynamics & Sensors
Connect your model to the real world
The Challenge
Static models show what you planned, but the real world keeps changing:
- Sensor data lives in spreadsheets or proprietary systems
- No way to visualize equipment state in spatial context
- Historical data is hard to correlate with site conditions
- Simulation requires separate tools
The SiteCAD Way
SiteCAD's dynamics system connects your site model to real-world data. Visualize sensor readings on the map, bind equipment properties to live values, and replay historical data to understand what happened and when.
How It Works
Define
Create dynamics definitions for sensors, actuators, and external data feeds.
| name | unit | source |
|---|---|---|
| Well Level | meters | manual |
| Soil Moisture | % | API |
| Tank Temp | °C | MQTT |
Connect
Link dynamics to entity properties (tank levels, valve states, temperatures).
Visualize
See live values displayed on entities with gizmos and markers.
Log
Time-series data is automatically captured for historical analysis.
| timestamp | value |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 4.3m |
| 12:00 | 4.1m |
| 16:00 | 3.8m |
| 20:00 | 4.0m |
Simulate
Play dynamics against any scenario to model different configurations.
Time-Series Replay
Scrub through historical data to see your site's state at any point in time. Entity properties update to reflect logged values, and gizmos animate to show how conditions changed.
Key Capabilities
Per-Site Dynamics
Dynamics data is shared across scenarios for the same site
Property Binding
Connect entity properties to dynamic data sources
Time-Series Storage
Logged data with timestamps for historical queries
Gizmos & Markers
Visual indicators for dynamic entities
Replay Mode
Scrub through historical data to see site state at any point
Simulation
Model hypothetical scenarios with synthetic data
Property Binding
Bind entity properties to dynamic values so your 3D model reflects real-world state. A water tank's fill height follows the level sensor. A valve's rotation follows its open/close state.
Data Sources
Manual Entry
CSV Import
API Integration
REST, MQTT
Database Connections
Who Uses This
Farmers
Monitor soil moisture, tank levels, and weather stations
Homesteaders
Track well water levels and solar production
Property Managers
Monitor utility usage across communities
Conservationists
Log environmental sensors over time
Powered by AI
Ask the AI assistant to analyze your dynamics data. "Show me all sensors that dropped below threshold this month" runs a SQL query against your dynamics database.
Explore AI Assistant →Dynamics & Sensors Is Coming
This feature is in development. When it ships, you'll be able to connect your site model to real-world sensor data and replay history.