Sky View Factor Calculation in Urban Context: Computational Performance and Accuracy Analysis of Two Open and Free GIS Tools

Sky View Factor Calculation in Urban Context: Computational Performance and Accuracy Analysis of Two Open and Free GIS Tools

The sky view factor (SVF) has an important role in the analysis of the urban micro-climate. A new vector-based SVF calculation tool was implemented in a free and open source Geographic Information System named OrbisGIS. Its accuracy and computational performance are compared to the ones of an existi...

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Main Authors: Jérémy Bernard, Erwan Bocher, Gwendall Petit, Sylvain Palominos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Climate
Subjects:
local climate zone
urban climate
sky view factor
morphological indicator
open science
GIS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/6/3/60

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