Beyond the State-of-the-Art Illumination Measurements
Abstract
The invention of a direct method of obtaining candlepower has led to he development of a mathematical model of a simplified system for field testing illuminant items. In addition to obtaining the light intensity independent of the source distance, an innovation for assessing the atmospheric transmissivity is described. The light transmission is measured without employing special equipment other than that used for the basic candlepower measurements. The model configuration constraints are based on present field test practice. This technique will allow two or three people to set up and man a complete field test system. Test results which formerly required extensive data reduction and processing will be available on-site for instant readout. Besides increasing the reliability of data and on-the-spot readout, this system should reduce costs and generally enhance illuminant testing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA056014
Entities
People
- C. L. Smith
- D. N. Everswick
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center