Summary
Creates an output nonvisible area, or blind spot, for input Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) or patrol visible buffer features based on start and end times. The output blind spot layer is used with the time slider to visualize and explore areas that are not visible to ISR or patrol assets at specified times.
Usage
You can use the Generate Coverage Areas tool to create an input layer for this tool.
The Output Features parameter will have the following output fields:
- Start Time—Date time value when the asset turns on or begins coverage
- End Time—Date time value when the asset turns off or ends coverage.
- Percent Visible—Percentage of the Clip Features that is covered by the asset
- Percent Blind—Percentage of the Clip Features that is not covered by the asset, also known as the blind spot
The Output Features parameter will also create a corresponding .lyrx file containing symbology and time properties for use in the time slider.
Syntax
arcpy.intelligence.GenerateBlindSpotAreas(in_features, out_feature_class, {clip_features}, {start_time_field}, {end_time_field})| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
in_features | The input visible buffer features. | Feature Layer |
out_feature_class | The output blind spot area features. | Feature Layer |
clip_features (Optional) | The features used to define the input boundary. | Feature Set |
start_time_field (Optional) | The field containing the start date and time when the asset is available. | Field |
end_time_field (Optional) | The field containing the end date and time when the asset is no longer available. | Field |
Code sample
The following Python script demonstrates how to use the GenerateBlindSpotAreas function in immediate mode.
import arcpy
arcpy.GenerateBlindSpotAreas_intelligence("bs_buffer2", "mtyBS001", "mask",
"time_start", "time_end")Environments
Licensing information
- Basic: No
- Standard: Yes
- Advanced: Yes