A fast approach for large-scale Sky View Factor estimation using street view images
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.009
Abstract: Abstract Sky View Factor (SVF) is one of the most useful urban spatial indicators for radiation and thermal environmental assessment. Estimating SVF with circular fish-eye photos is straightforward and convenient and can account for obstruction… read more here.
Keywords: sky view; street view; view; view factor ... See more keywords
GSV2SVF-an interactive GIS tool for sky, tree and building view factor estimation from street view photographs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106475
Abstract: Abstract Sky View Factor (SVF) is a commonly used indicator of urban geometry. The availability of street-level SVF measurements has been fairly limited due to the high costs of field survey. The Google Street View… read more here.
Keywords: gsv2svf; view; street view; view factor ... See more keywords
Analytical method for calculating internal stray radiation from an IR spectrometer based on the view factor.
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DOI: 10.1364/ao.478330
Abstract: Optomechanical components such as the lens barrels and frames of IR spectrometers produce strong internal stray radiation, which reduces the instrument's SNR and dynamic range. An IR internal stray radiation calculation method based on an… read more here.
Keywords: internal stray; stray radiation; view factor; method ... See more keywords
A Numerical Study on the Correlation between Sky View Factor and Summer Microclimate of Local Climate Zones
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos10080438
Abstract: In the context of urbanization, research on urban microclimate and thermal comfort has become one of the themes of eco-city design. Sky view factor (SVF), one of the parameters of urban spatial form, combines multiple… read more here.
Keywords: microclimate; sky view; local climate; view factor ... See more keywords
Correlating the Sky View Factor with the Pedestrian Thermal Environment in a Hot Arid University Campus Plaza
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DOI: 10.3390/su13020468
Abstract: In hot, arid regions on university campuses, students are more vulnerable to heat stresses than in street canyons in terms of function; however, the knowledge of the impact of built environments on thermal performance is… read more here.
Keywords: university campus; hot arid; sky view; thermal environment ... See more keywords