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viewshed

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[vyoo-shed] / ˈvyuˌʃɛd /

noun

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


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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

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