viewshed

American  

[vyoo-shed] / ˈvjuˌʃɛd /

noun

viewsheds plural

1. the physical environment as seen or visible from a particular viewpoint.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• viewsheds
  plural

Example Sentences

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viewshed viewsheds

Visual simulations prepared as part of the federal review process suggest the machines wouldn’t fundamentally change the viewshed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

Boehm’s land that houses the movie set is surrounded by federally owned land, ensuring the viewshed is maintained.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2019

Hovenweep officials had requested the lease sale be deferred, citing potential damage to archaeological resources and possible degradation of visitors’ experience by vibrations, noise, dust, air pollution and development within the viewshed.

From Washington Times ● May 2, 2018

Computer renderings show that the roof and perhaps the top floor of the redesigned building would be visible at or above the tree line, protruding slightly into what planners call the viewshed.

From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2015

Off highway vehicle usage shall be limited to those portions of the property that are concealed, and shall avoid ridgelines, riparian areas, and other sensitive viewshed areas.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rural counties in Virginia, though, are pushing back against the solar expansion, as residents complain about the loss of farmland, wrecked viewsheds and construction noise.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

Hope had rested with a master leasing plan that could guide a more nuanced approach to development in this region and steer it from sensitive areas and viewsheds.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 8, 2017

It’s also good news for our tourism economy which depends upon clear skies and viewsheds.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2017