ZVI Module

Plan Around Radar Constraints

• Use Radar ZVI to identify areas where turbines will not be visible to radar systems.

• Generate radar planning maps that show suitable turbine placement zones.

• Calculate clearance heights to ensure safe and compliant turbine locations.

Advanced Terrain and Obstacle Modeling

ZVI uses digital height data (e.g., SRTM, contour lines, grid files) along with buildings, forests, and other obstacles to create accurate terrain models. This allows for detailed line-of-sight analyses between each observation point and each wind turbine, accounting for earth curvature and atmospheric refraction in radar calculations.

Powerful Visualization & Reporting

ZVI delivers professional reports and interactive maps that support your project planning and stakeholder communication:

• Visibility Maps – Show how many turbines are visible from each location.

• Subtended Angle Maps – Illustrate the apparent size and spread of wind farms.

• Radar Maps – Reveal turbine clearance heights and radar blind spots.

• Pie Charts & Tables – Summarize visual impact across the entire landscape.

• Layer Comparisons – Instantly compare layout options and turbine configurations.

All results can be exported as high-quality graphics, GIS shapefiles, or Google Earth (KMZ) files.

Seamless Integration with windPRO

ZVI works directly with the BASIS module in windPRO and connects seamlessly with turbine catalogues, terrain data, and imported GIS files. You can easily input and edit:

• Wind Turbine layouts (including existing and planned WTGs)

• Height contour lines or elevation grids

• Obstacles (e.g. buildings, trees, hedges)

• Areas with specific heights (e.g. forests or urban zones)

• Radar locations and elevation