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ArcGIS Earth’s Line of Sight tool allows you to instantly analyze visibility between an observer and one or more target points. This dynamic tool helps you evaluate clear and obstructed views in both 2D and 3D scenes, making it essential for security planning, infrastructure design, and environmental analysis.
🛠️ 2 Powerful Ways to Use the Line of Sight Tool:
1️⃣ From Point: Analyze Static Views📍
Quickly analyze visibility by clicking to set the observer and target points. Green lines show clear views, and red lines highlight obstructions. Drag points or edit coordinates for precision—ideal for planning camera placements, communication towers, or observation decks.
2️⃣ Animation: Simulate Moving Perspectives🚗✈️
Take visibility analysis to the next level by creating an animated line of sight. Set a moving observer along a path—like a vehicle route or a drone flight path—and analyze how visibility changes in motion. You can select predefined vehicle or aircraft models or upload custom 3D models to reflect real-world scenarios. Adjust the animation speed, model offsets, and color schemes to fine-tune your analysis. This is ideal for assessing traffic surveillance, patrol routes, or aerial monitoring.
🚀 Pro Tips:
1️⃣ Terrain Precision: Press T while placing points to snap them to the terrain surface for more accurate results.
2️⃣ Observer Perspective: Use the Apply Camera button to match the scene view with the observer’s position for a realistic perspective.
