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  Re: Are angle dependent reflections based upon actual lighting effects?  
From: Matt Giwer
Date: 10 Aug 1999 21:04:11
Message: <37B0CC1E.FDD457CA@giwersworld.org>
"SamuelT." wrote:

> When I read this statement of yours I immediately thought of mirages. I
> wonder if mirages are caused in part to this natural effect?

	Yes. It is a total reflection angle that is dependent upon the
IOR of what is reflecting it. Air near the ground is hotter,
decreasing its IOR.


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