ORANGE WAINSCOT LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN COMBAT INFORMATION CENTERS
Abstract
A low-level lighting system has been developed for use in combat information centers, or wherever operators must conduct target detections from radar PPI's or other displays in darkened areas. The Orange Wainscot Lighting System (OWLS) allows occupants of the CIC to retain most of the dark adaptation of their eyes, yet permits greater freedom of movement and allows many maintenance tasks to be conducted without auxiliary lighting. The shade of orange light was recommended for reasons of operator comfort, and because it will allow recovery of dark adaptation almost as rapidly as the optimum red, and considerably faster than either white or blue. An installation of the OWLS has been made in conjunction with the Naval Data Handling System at the NRL Chesapeake Bay Annex. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 09, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0265424
Entities
People
- D.j. Mclaughlin
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory