[OSGeo-Discuss] Inquiry

[David Fawcett]

You might want to take a look at http://maps.umn.edu/solar/





> On Aug 1, 2014, at 3:45 PM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> 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 discuss at osgeo.org (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 <moutia at outlook.com> 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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