14 May 2000
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ACES ATTACK!
•Fading of Colors or Shades
–Objects viewed through haze, fog, or smoke are seen less distinctly and appear to be at a greater distance than they actually are.  If atmospheric transmission of light is unrestricted, an object is seen more distinctly and appears to be closer than it actually is.
Aerial Perspective
The clarity of an object and the shadow cast by it are perceived by the brain and are cues for estimating distance.