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Encyclopedia of Marine and Energy Technology

Glare

marine

Glare is the sensation produced by luminance within the visual field that is sufficiently greater than the luminance to which the eyes are adapted causing annoyance, discomfort or loss of visual performance and visibility. Glare is experienced if windows or light sources, seen directly or by reflection in shiny surfaces, are to bright compared to the general brightness within the interior of the bridge.