Spectropolarimetry as a tool for understanding the diversity of planetary atmospheres

The polarization state of starlight reflected by a planetary atmosphere uniquely reveals coverage, particle size, and composition of aerosols as well as changing cloud patterns. It is not possible to obtain a comparable level of detail from flux-only observations. It is therefore a powerful tool to better understand the crucial role played by...

Perceived indoor environment and occupants’ comfort in European “modern” office buildings: The OFFICAIR study

Indoor environmental conditions (thermal, noise, light, and indoor air quality) may affect<br/>workers’ comfort, and consequently their health and well-being, as well as their productivity.<br/>This study aimed to assess the relations between perceived indoor environment and occupants’<br/>comfort, and to examine the modifying effects of both...

Office characteristics and dry eye complaints in European workers: The OFFICAIR study

Objectives Ocular discomfort is a prevalent health complaint in offices. It is hypothesized that, in addition to individual and occupational factors, the buildings' indoor environment may affect eye complaints. However, insight in potential building-related causal factors, needed to allow development of effective prevention strategies in...

A novell full scale laboratory for yacht engineering research

Influence of heel on yacht sailplan performance

A novell full scale laboratory for yacht engineering research