Select and move turbines on the map, in 3D and within a spherical panorama. Adjust turbine manufacturer, hub height and rotor diameter and evaluate visual impact in real time.
SkyDetect is a clever algorithm that cuts out the sky from a panorama, automatically creating photomontages that fit most use cases.
With the Manual Masking tool you can create perfect photomontage if SkyDetect fails (i.e. if a turbine is placed in front of a building or a mountain).
Show life-like sizes within Google Daydream or Cardboard VR-glasses. To public or boardroom. Adjust their vantage point in sync with your narrative.
Editor
Move and adjust turbines within a panorama.
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Neural Network trained to automatically mask panoramas.
Manual Masking
Quickly create a manual mask in case the automatic SkyDetect is insufficient.
VR-glasses
Experience turbines in life-like scale
Photomontages
Create photo montages on the fly. Choose one of three options to position the turbine in the surroundings exactly where you want it to be:
- SkyDetect: this is a clever algorithm that cuts out the sky from a panorama, automatically creating photomontages that fit most cases.
- Manual Masking: with this tool, you can manually adjust the skyline if SkyDetect fails. And, for instance, if you want to position a turbine in front of the mountain but behind the trees.
- No mask: in this option, the turbine will be placed in front of all objects.
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Current features
2D Map View
Make informed decisions based on stackable layers from different open & closed GIS-sources or file-uploads (ie. KML, GeoJSON).
3D World View
View turbines in a 3D world. With global coverage of buildings, trees, terrain height, existing & proposed wind turbines.
Panorama View
Examine visual impact in spherical panoramas from multiple suppliers like Google Street View, Cyclomedia and your own uploads.
Stackable layers
Add layers with geo-information and GIS layers, to determine optimal positions.
Real Time Collaboration
Work simultaneously with clients or colleagues all over the world on the same project. View changes instantaneously.
VR-glasses
Show life-like scale with Google Daydream or Cardboard VR-glasses. To public or boardroom. Real Time Remote Control.
Date & Time
Select date & time, with corresponding shadows (365-days) and adjustable turbine light frequency & sync.
Layouts
Compare different design alternatives of your proposed wind farm, such as configuration, sizes, heights, etc.
Turbine Editor
Select 3D turbines from currently available turbine models. Freely adjust hub height, rotor diameter & lighting.
Sharing
Share selected viewpoints with residents, colleagues, authorities & decision makers.
Local Coordinates
Work in country-specific local grid systems.
Image export
Save JPG files in high-resolution.
Line- & grid spacing
Place multiple turbines in line & grid.
Rotation in tip speed
Tip speed in m/s (increase diameter=decrease rpm).
Local grid
Support for Lat-Lon and all other local formats.
Camera settings
Adjust Angle of View to zoom in or out.
3D head-up display
Turbine & viewpoint locations in 3D.
Cyclomedia integration
View turbines directly within Cycloramas.
Animation Editor
Create fly-throughs from viewpoints (movie file on request)
PDF export
Create detailed PDF reports with viewpoints, turbine details and map view.
Panorama upload
Use your own panoramic images and position them quickly & precise.
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Currently available in beta
iPad & Android support
See Shape & Share wind turbines on iPads and Android tablets (with full functionality).
Turbine Ex- & Importing
Ex- & Import turbine layouts to-and-from different applications (please let us know if your file format is not yet supported).
SkyDetect Masking
Neural Network trained to automatically mask panoramas (turbines are placed in front of clouds but behind objects in photos).
Manual Photo Masking
Quickly create a manual mask in case the automatic SkyDetect is insufficiently accurate.
Map Drawing Tools
No GIS layers available to link or import? Simply draw on the 2D map to explain design decisions.
Layer importing
Import KML, SHP and many other formats.
Turbine lighting
Adjust frequency and light settings.
Offshore 3D models
Add offshore base to turbines.
Turbine Renumbering
Automatic & manual renumbering.
Hazard map
2D map overlay "Risicokaart", Holland-only.
WindSim im- & exporting
Visualize WindSim turbines and layers in Windplanner, and export to WindSim.
Visualisation Aid
In-app support & checklist for creating realistic visuals.
New User Interface
Completely new Editor: faster, responsive, and much easier.
Would you like us to develop more features? Feature voting form
Upcoming features
Social Sharing Q2 2018
Generate a simple, public (or non-public) website with a selection of Viewpoints and Layouts (currently available upon Request)
Social Interaction Q2 2018
Give stakeholders a voice and increase acceptance. Vote on Layouts, answer questions and even moderate group discussions.
Enhanced SkyDetect 2018-2019
Less artefacts and support for older hardware. New full-blown Neural Network (AI) algorithm.
Improved Layer system Q2 2018
Import files like KMZ and link to your company's online servers.
Turbine Textures Q2 2018
For instance green Enercon base and red-striped wing tips.
Turbine noise 2018 - 2019
Terrain-dependant dB(A) levels as a dynamic map and audible sound.
High-detail terrain 2018 - 2019
Photogrammetry & custom-built 3D terrain (on request).
Visibility viewsheds 2018
2D heatmap of turbine visibility.
Shadowmaps 2018
2D map layer with year-round shadow casting depending on turbine properties.
Atmosphere Q2 2018
Change visibility with sunny, cloudy and misty weather types.
Augmented Reality Q3 2018
use your smartphone and VR glasses to augment wind turbines onto your current view.
Mitigating Measures 2018
Add trees, bushes and buildings to get a sense of scale and sightlines.
Solarplanner Q2 2018
Draw solar fields with the upcoming Solarplanner-module
