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
> 
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