======Kernel Density======


This pages describes the Orbit desktop additional tool “Kernel Density”. 

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[[217:desktop:map:index|Map 2D]] > Tools > ... > Kernel Density

=====Concepts=====

**Kernel density** \\
The Kernel Density tool calculates the density of features in a neighborhood around those features. It can be calculated for both point and line features. See more:[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_density_estimation|Kernel Density]]

**Bandwidth** \\
The search radius within which to calculate density.

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=====Sidebar=====

===Source===
Input features for which to calculate the density. Only point features can be used as input.

===Options===
**Bandwidth** \\
Choose the search radius. Larger values of the search radius parameter produce a smoother, more generalized density raster. Smaller values produce a raster that shows more detail.

===Overlay===
**Transparency** \\
Use the slider to adjust the raster transparency.

**Show** \\
Creates a preview of the density raster.

**Clear** \\
Delete the preview.

===Target===
Choose the data format and storage location for the created raster. All supported [[217:technology:supported_formats:index|Raster Data]] formats can be used.
Press "Start" to create the raster. Press "Cancel" to stop the process.