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Show HN: Browser-based light pollution simulator using real photometric data

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A browser-based light pollution simulator using real photometric data has been developed, allowing for precise streetlight behavior and sky-glow contribution rendering in urban scenes. This tool is significant for developers and tech professionals as it offers a practical way to assess the impact of lighting on urban environments, aiding in the design of more efficient and less polluting lighting systems. The simulator's open-source nature encourages community feedback on its atmospheric scattering model and urban geometry assets.

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