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Parker-Jenkins, Marie; Parker-Jenkins, William – School Science Review, 1985
Provides information to identify and implement the key characteristics which contribute to an efficient and comfortable visual display unit (VDU) lighting installation. Areas addressed include VDU lighting requirements, glare, lighting controls, VDU environment, lighting retrofit, optical filters, and lighting recommendations. A checklist to…
Descriptors: Display Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Glare, Higher Education
Zuczek, Daniel – American School & University, 1996
Discusses how modern schools require specific lighting systems to accommodate computers and other technologies. Describes special needs for direct and indirect lighting when considering visual display terminals and projectors, and the kind of lighting system best suited for distance learning. Offers ideas on classrooms' physical layout. (RJM)
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Environment, Display Systems, Educational Environment
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Schleifer, Lawrence M.; Sauter, Steven L. – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The sources and characteristics (light measurement, direct and indirect or reflected glare) of glare problems in the video display terminal work environment are described. Glare control measures, including the location and design of lighting systems, managing outdoor light and using screen filters and hoods, are reviewed. Five sources are given.…
Descriptors: Display Systems, Electronic Equipment, Glare, Input Output Devices
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Miller, R. Bruce – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discusses health hazards associated with use of visual display terminals (VDTs) and provides guidelines for safe use of VDTs in the following areas: radiation, design of work stations, design of VDTs, illumination, glare, work/rest periods, visual testings, ion depletion. An 11-item annotated bibliography of recommended readings and bibliographies…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Design Requirements, Display Systems, Guidelines