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Re: Irradiation
From: Bill B
Date: 2004 Nov 28, 16:51 -0500
From: Bill B
Date: 2004 Nov 28, 16:51 -0500
> irradiation phenomenon Alex As I think about it, the perceived contrast ratio between the Sun/Sky and sky/sea may well be affected by the choice of filters used. A red or yellow filter will pass through more of the Sun's spectrum, while blocking the blue of the sky. A properly aligned polarizing filter, especially against a northerly sky or other reflective object that passes along reflected/aligned light waves will also increase the apparent contrast between Sun and sky and/or block glare. What this will do to perceived irradiation I do not know. Perhaps another list member has an informed opinion on this. Bill