Offshore Wind Visual Impact Threshold Distance Analysis Study Database

This interactive database contains data and photographs for the Offshore Wind Energy Facility Visibility and Visual Impact Threshold Distance Study (Offshore Wind VITD), conducted as part of the Visual Impact Evaluation System for Offshore Renewable Energy (VIESORE) development project. The database is also available through a Google Earth KMZ file.

Select one or more search criteria below to retrieve study observation data and wind facility photographs. Records may be selected by facility name, distance, date, time of day, backdrop, a variety of lighting and weather conditions, average visibility rating, and view direction. Follow the links in the returned records to retrieve detailed observation forms and photographs.

Barrow
Burbo Bank
Greater Gabbard
Gunfleet Sands
Inner Dowsing
Kentish Flats
Lynn
North Hoyle
Rhyl Flats
Thanet
Walney
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Frontlit
Sidelit
Backlit
Shade
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Sky
Sky/Ground
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Even Shade
Even Sun
Part Sun/Part Shade
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Fair
High Cirrus
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
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Yes
No
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 Include records without an average visibility level
N NNE NE ENE E ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW NNW [Blank]
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