Zone of Visual Influence

A Zone of Visual Influence is the area from which a development or other structure is theoretically visible.[1] It is usually represented as a map using color to indicate visibility.

Zones of Visual Influence are used to identify the parts of a landscape that will be affected by a development. They are of particular use to Landscape Architects in determining visual intrusion as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment. Zones of Visual Influence have been used extensively in wind farm development. A map will be created showing the number of wind turbines that are visible from a particular area. A cumulative Zone of Visual Influence is used to define the cumulative effects of many developments.

Zones of Visual Influence are created using GIS tools.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Association, European Wind Energy European Wind Energy (2012-05-04). Wind Energy - The Facts: "A Guide to the Technology, Economics and Future of Wind Power". Routledge. pp. 205–. ISBN 9781136548598. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  2. ↑ Morris, Peter; Therivel, Riki (2009-03-05). Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment. Routledge. pp. 450–. ISBN 9780203892909. Retrieved 15 February 2013.

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