Overview
Sun Position Analysis can be used to understand how date, time, and location affect detection by intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets.
Sun Position Analysis performs hillshade analysis at specific dates, times, and locations. The output from this analysis can be used to visualize potential locations where the adversary can deploy personnel and equipment to evade detection from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets.
Sun Position Analysis illustrates how you can:
- Perform an advanced hillshade analysis with a digital elevation model and the Sun Position and Hillshade tool
Requirements
Sun Position Analysis requires specific technical experience and software. Minimum system requirements for the ArcGIS Platform can be found on the Support website.
| Requirement | Description |
| Software |
Map Authoring
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What you get
When you download the Sun Position Analysis, you will find the following:
| File | Folder | Description |
| SunPositionAnalysis.zip | ArcGIS Pro | Folder containing an ArcGIS Pro project template to get you started with sun position analysis workflows. |
| ArcMap | Folder containing sample data, toolboxes, and map document to get you started with sun position analysis workflows. | |
| Resources | Supporting files for Sun Position Analysis. |
What's new
Below are the release notes for Sun Position Analysis. If you need support, please contact Esri Support Services. If you would like to get help from other defense community members, post your question on GeoNet.
| Date | Description |
| September 2017 |
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Automated deployment options
With ArcGIS Pro and the ArcGIS Solutions Deployment Tool, users can now automate the deployment of this solution in their ArcGIS organization. Follow a few simple steps to quickly deploy the solution, configure it, and load your data when necessary.