Viewshed-- Can you see a target feature?

Question

Hi all,

I'm trying to create a viewshed, but specifically to see if my observers can see a target object of a certain height. (E.g. can they see a 30' building).

What tools can I use to figure this out? I've looked through the visibility toolset in Spatial and 3D Analysts, and they only have observer parameters.

I found this Create Viewshed (Raster Analysis)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation, but that's a portal tool. (Which stinks, because it's exactly what I'm looking for.)

How can I perform this sort of analysis?

Thanks!

XuguangWang · Accepted Answer

Hi,

You can use the Geodesic Viewshed tool (in spatial analyst or 3D analyst toolboxes) for your purpose. Under Observer Parameters, the Surface Offset parameter represents the target height.

Thanks

Xuguang