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Beamer, C. Walter, IV

Professor Adjoint

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Research

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  • Dr. Beamer's research program focuses on the use of High Dynamic Range imaging techniques for mapping scene Luminance. This technique is applicable for photometric characterization of inhomogeneous area source and distributed point source luminaire types. Dr. Beamer also uses HDRI to study glare due to various conditions found in architectural spaces and exterior spaces such as path and roadway scenes.

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  • Acoustics, Architectural Acoustics, Lighting Engineering, Illumination, Architectural Lighting Design, Luminous Radiative Transfer, Daylighting, High Dynamic Range Imaging

Teaching

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  • AREN 3440 - Architectural Daylighting Design
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021
    Enables students to develop sufficient working facility with the core principles and practices of architectural daylighting to allow for meaningful integration into future design work. Students work in active project-based environments to explore both quantitative and qualitative aspects of primary daylighting issues and precepts. Previously offered as a special topics course. Recommended prerequisite: AREN 3430.
  • AREN 4560 - Luminous Radiative Transfer
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Teaches fundamentals of radiative exchange as applied to illumination engineering. Describes and uses principal numerical techniques for radiative transfer analysis. Applies techniques to lighting design and analysis.
  • AREN 5560 - Luminous Radiative Transfer
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Teaches fundamentals of radiative exchange as applied to illumination engineering. Describes and uses principal numerical techniques for radiative transfer analysis. Applies techniques to lighting design and analysis. Same as AREN 4560.

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