Tool Visibility (points)
This tool computes a visibility analysis using observer points from a point shapefile.
- Author: Volker Wichmann (c) 2013
- Menu: Terrain Analysis|Lighting
Parameters
| Name | Type | Identifier | Description | Constraints | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input | Elevation | Grid (input) | ELEVATION | - | - |
| Points | Shapes (input) | POINTS | Observer points. | - | |
| Output | Visibility | Grid (output) | VISIBILITY | - | - |
| Options | Grid system | Grid system | PARAMETERS_GRID_SYSTEM | - | - |
| Height | Table field | FIELD_HEIGHT | Height of the light source above ground. | - | |
| Unit | Choice | METHOD | - | Available Choices: [0] Visibility [1] Shade [2] Distance [3] Size Default: 1 |
Command-line
Usage: saga_cmd ta_lighting 6 [-ELEVATION <str>] [-VISIBILITY <str>] [-POINTS <str>] [-FIELD_HEIGHT <str>] [-METHOD <str>] -ELEVATION:<str> Elevation Grid (input) -VISIBILITY:<str> Visibility Grid (output) -POINTS:<str> Points Shapes (input) -FIELD_HEIGHT:<str> Height Table field -METHOD:<str> Unit Choice Available Choices: [0] Visibility [1] Shade [2] Distance [3] Size Default: 1