M3: Visibility Analysis

Visibility Analysis

Module 3 broke the traditional path we usually take for assignments. Instead of a UWF curated lab, we had 4 courses assigned to us in ESRI's Training Academy. 

• Introduction to 3D Visualization
• Performing Line of Sight Analysis
• Performing Viewshed Analysis in ArcGIS Pro
• Sharing 3D Content Using Scene Layer Packages 

I am very familiar with the Academies various training formats since I have been taking courses ever since I was granted access back in December 2023. I try to take courses that supplement what I am currently learning in class. At the time of this writing I have taken 37 courses. 

The new tools I encountered were Construct Sight Lines, Line of Sight, Add Z, Delete Features, Viewshed, Raster Functions, Extrusion, Add Surface, Layer 3D to Feature Class, and Feature to 3D by Attribute. I did not have any issues with utilizing them. 

I was already familiar with publishing and sharing scenes from Intro to GIS, but I had forgotten about the Daylight/Weather tool in Scene Viewer and I don't believe I had encountered the Capture Slide function yet. 

July Sunset
Portland, OR.

I have a few projects in mind to keep developing my skills in these areas. I really do enjoy creating the 3D elements and scenes. Reminds me a bit of the opening sequence in Game of Thrones.

 

Which reminds me, a Floridian who is tired of the heat, Winter is Coming.