[GRASS-dev] [GRASS GIS] #3336: r.viewshed max_distance always in meters

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#3336: r.viewshed max_distance always in meters
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  Reporter:  annakrat  |      Owner:  grass-dev@…
      Type:  defect    |     Status:  new
  Priority:  normal    |  Milestone:  7.2.2
 Component:  Raster    |    Version:  svn-trunk
Resolution:            |   Keywords:  viewshed, units
       CPU:  All       |   Platform:  All
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Comment (by pvanbosgeo):

 Replying to [comment:2 annakrat]:
 > Replying to [comment:1 pvanbosgeo]:
 > > If opting for the second option, I would suggest, if possible, to
 include the option to set value in meters as well, or more in general, to
 include the option to set the unit.
 >
 > I don't think that's necessary here, ideally max_distance should be in
 the map units, that's what everybody would expect, setting specific units
 just for max_distance doesn't add much to the usability in my opinion.
 Can r.viewshed be run in latlon? In that case, being able to set the
 maximum distance in meters could make sense?

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