You might want to take a look at http://maps.umn.edu/solar/
> On Aug 1, 2014, at 3:45 PM, Jody Garnett <[email protected]> wrote: > > Interesting problem - however I should direct you away from geotools-devel > (which is focused on making great software) and towards either our users list > (how to use GeoTools) or [email protected] (generally questions). > > The OSGeo foundation offers a list of service providers here: > http://www.osgeo.org/search_profile if you wish to look for help in your neck > of the woods. > > I am not sure that the Google Earth / Bing maps would have the detail you > require (you may need to check their license terms to ensure a solution built > on their technology would be cost effective). That said they are a good > resource for your second point - that of geocoding (i.e. property address or > GPS coordinate). > > I have seen similar calculations does based on digital elevation module, you > can identify what direction a property is facing for identification of an > appropriate crop. I am not aware of a data provider that provides elevation > data roof by roof in order to determine slope. > > There are a couple of advances though, the US cleared higher resolution > imagery for domestic use - perhaps the rest of the world will as well? And > there is a rise of small satellite providers who may be able to step in with > data products of appropriate detail. > > Jody Garnett > > >> On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 1:25 PM, S.A. Mouti <[email protected]> wrote: >> Dear Sir/Madam, >> >> I would like to develop an algorithm that uses remote geographic sensing >> data to automatically identify, highlight, and measure rooftops and >> buildings surfaces and contours using satellite imagery. Our preference is >> to utilize the existing map providers such as Google Earth/maps or Bing . >> >> My aim is to get the following outputs from the proposed model: >> Accurately highlighted and identified rooftops on Google maps (using geo >> sensing data, elevation? and >> Property Address or GPS coordinate. >> Surface and square footage available for solar power generation including >> the position of the property(N-S or E-W). At the exact surface of the south >> facing portion of the roof. >> Integrate sun tool in google maps to calculate shading for each building. >> Total surface/square footage of the roof. >> >> I would appreciate your guidance on the following: >> Any individual developers or companies active in this area who would be >> willing to undertake this challenge >> View on technical do-ability of the project >> What data is needed to build the model and who the providers are? (Google >> APIs?) >> An idea about the overall cost for such a model. >> >> Thank you >> >> Sid >> 713 992 6314 > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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