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Browser-based light pollution simulator using real photometric data

Browser-based light pollution simulator using real photometric data

by holg·Apr 30, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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●●SolidNiche GemSlick

Real photometric data visualization in the browser using WebAssembly.

Strengths
  • •WebAssembly implementation handles heavy photometric calculations client-side efficiently.
  • •Uses actual IESNA standard data rather than synthetic or approximated values.
  • •Clean, dark-mode UI focuses entirely on the data visualization without clutter.
Weaknesses
  • •Niche audience limits viral potential compared to general dev tools.
  • •Lacks clear export or reporting features for professional workflows.
Category
Data
Target Audience

Urban planners, astronomers, and environmental researchers

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