Glint and Glare Survey and Detailed Screening Analysis
Strengthen planning applications with site survey and screening analysis that proves reflection visibility, reduces uncertainties, and refines mitigation for solar and building projects.
Surveys: On-Site Validation of Line-of-Sight
Why Survey Matters
Field surveys validate which receptors have true line-of-sight, reducing false positives and building trust in your assessment.
What the Survey Provides
Our survey team visits key receptor locations (residences, roads, aviation positions, rail) to record ground conditions, elevations, existing screening (vegetation, buildings) and sightlines toward reflecting surfaces. We photograph and annotate visible aspects relevant to reflection modelling.
Screening Analysis: Refining the Model
Why Screening Analysis Matters
Even if survey confirms potential visibility, detailed screening determines which panels or façades actually reflect toward receptors after considering terrain, buildings, and proposed landscaping. This refines mitigation scope.
What the Screening Provides
We integrate survey data into line-of-sight modelling to filter out panels not actually visible. Outputs include refined receptor lists, visibility maps showing only those elements within sightlines, and exclusion of false-positive reflections.
Mitigation Informed by Screening
Based on survey and screening outputs, typical mitigation may include:
- Targeted boundary planting or bunds to block direct sightlines
- Removal or repositioning of reflective elements only where visibility is confirmed
- Adjustments to panel orientation or glazing angles
- Integration of proposed development landscaping into screening models
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