Optimize Point Location
Optimizes point location for visibility analyses using optimization raster. The values of InputRaster serve as optimization criterion with higher values marking better options. The result is the copy of InputLayer with points location changed.
The optimization process is guided by two addition parameters - Distance and MaskRaster. Distance specifies distance around origin point to search for better values on InputRaster to move the point to. MaskRaster allows to optionally input raster that can move forbid some areas to be used as new point location. MaskRaster values NoData and 0 can be used to mark unavailable areas, other values can be used to place optimized points.
Parameters
| Label | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location optimization raster | InputRaster |
[raster] | Raster layer used as optimization criterion. Higher values are better. |
| Input point layer (points to optimize) | InputLayer |
[vector: point] | Point layer that specifies input points. |
| Search radius | Distance |
[number] Default: 30 |
Distance around point to search for better value. Linked to parameter InputRaster. |
| Mask raster | MaskRaster |
[raster] | Raster specifying areas that can be used. Values NoData and 0 marks area that is unavailable. |
| Output layer (optimized points) | OutputLayer |
[vector: point] | Copy of InputLayer with position of points changed. |
Outputs
| Label | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output layer (optimized points) | OutputLayer |
[vector: point] | Copy of InputLayer with position of points changed. |
Fields in the output layer
The same as in InputLayer.
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