Aesthetic potential of the residential landscapes
In this article the use of methods for assessing the aesthetic potential of the landscape for residential landscapes are discussed. Considering that the residential landscape itself is not a homogeneous formation, but consists of zones that perform various functions (residential development, recreation and recreation areas, undeveloped territories, etc.), the aesthetic potential of the residential landscape is estimated by dividing the residential landscape into 1x1 squares km and the subsequent assessment of the potential of each square. For each square, a score is made including the assessment of the following features: presence of a dominant, multiplicity, brilliance, naturalness (virginity), relief, slope character, slope exposure, placement pattern and size of water bodies, viewability of water features, space type, placement pattern, presence and the diversity of environmental objects, the degree and nature of change, the presence of architectural accents of historical, cultural and aesthetic significance, the suitability of the territory for recreation, availability of recreational areas. The maximum score for each square is 30 points. For the analysis of the aforementioned features, open source geoinformation system Quantum GIS (QGIS), Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) data, high-resolution satellite images are used. Based on the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the maps of absolute heights, slopes and slope exposures are constructed. Based on the point estimate of the above signs for each square, a map of the aesthetic potential of the residential landscape is constructed using interpolation methods. Evaluation of the aesthetic potential of the residential landscape is made on the example of the Simferopol city (Russian Federation, Republic of Crimea). The territory of the city of Simferopol has a high aesthetic potential, which is used not in full measure.