Sky View Factor

Function Overview

The Sky View Factor is commonly used to assess the degree of sky obstruction by buildings in complex urban environments. It is an important indicator in urban morphology.

Usage

Click on Terrain > Sky View Factor.

Parameter Settings

• Input DEM File: The input DEM file. For information on generating a DEM, see DEM Generation.
• Max Radius: The maximum search radius for the calculation process.
• Sector Number: The number of sectors used in the calculation process, which refers to the sampling number of visibility computations for each pixel.
• Output Path: Specify the output path for the results.