Viewshed-- Can you see a target feature?

[Alfred_Baldenweck]

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 solution]

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