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VCP and UGR Glare Evaluation Systems: A Look Back and a Way Forward

Michelle L. Eble-HankinsUniversity of Nebraska, Peter Kiewit Institute, Omaha, NE68182-0681Correspondence[email protected]
, PE, LC (Doctoral student of Architectural Engineering) &
Clarence E. WatersUniversity of Nebraska, Peter Kiewit Institute, Omaha, NE68182-0681
, PhD, PE (Interim Director and Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering)
Pages 7-38 | Published online: 16 Sep 2013

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