Viewshed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viewshed is a noun meaning (geography) The view from a particular vantage point.
Meaning
(geography) The view from a particular vantage point.
Example Sentences
The major shortcoming of viewshed analysis is the accuracy of the results.
Whilst the viewshed quantifies visibility for a limited set of test locations.
The viewshed is the area that can be "seen" (ie is in direct line-of-sight) from the specified target locations.
Word Forms
- viewsheds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include viewpoint, vista, view point, overlook, lookoff, camera.
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