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What is the technique for quantifying reflected color in architectural glass?

What is a Y Brightness? Beta Reflectance Factor? Reflection Coefficient?

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What is the technique for quantifying reflected color in architectural glass?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ganesh Ramanathan

In the two glass window panes above you can probably notice a difference in the transmission color between the two. The one on the left appears greener while the one on the right appears bluer. There is another difference; the two samples have a difference in reflectance  as well. The sample on the left has […]

Posted in Building Products, Coatings, Color and Appearance Theory, ColorQuest XE, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged architectural glass, shine Leave a comment

What is a Y Brightness? Beta Reflectance Factor? Reflection Coefficient?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Ganesh Ramanathan

FAQ: What is a Y Brightness/Luminance? FAQ: What is a Beta (ß) Reflectance or Luminance Factor for Brightness? FAQ: What is a Reflection Coefficient (0-1)?

Posted in Building Products, Chemical, Coatings, Color and Appearance Theory, Paper Tagged beta, beta reflectance factor, brightness, CIE Y, luminance, luminance factor, reflectance, reflection factor, rho Leave a comment

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