UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis - Isovist Analyst Software

Developed by Sanjay Rana, Isovist Analyst is an extension for ArcView 3.x, which computes isovists and several isovist measures. Some previous applications of Isovist Analyst include:

Research on Crime Distribution in Space
Planning Visual Surveillance
Research on Local Properties of Space
To develop a 3D model of a Planning System and Landscape
To explore a range of spatial/urban for analysis tools and techniques to develop an approach to the evaluation of "good" (socially and ecologically) urban form
Research of Domestic Space organisation and of Urban Neighbourhoods
Experimenting with Roadway Corridor Analysis in Arcview environment
Walkability analysis, and also possible application to junction design and siting of pedestrian road crossings
Animal Deplacement Studies
Presentation to student in Telecommunications
To investigate aspects of preserved natural spaces in an urban environment, as well as looking at undeveloped land to ascertain pros and cons for potential urban development
Research on historical urban form, and change over time

The extension is available for free for all non-commercial and non-profit purposes at the following website:

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucessan/software/isovist-analyst.htm