id |
maver_108 |
authors |
Maver, T.W., Clarke, J.A., Stearn, D.d. and Kim, J.J. |
year |
1987 |
title |
Lighting Simulation in Building Performance Appraisal |
source |
Proceedings of Electronic Imaging Conference, Boston |
summary |
This paper describes an advanced, multi-chromatic lighting simulation model capable of representing complex geometries and randomly distributed luminaires. The model, known by the acronym DIM (Dynamic Illumination Model), is now operational as a research prototype and a follow-on project has now commenced which aims to transform this prototype into a polished design tool. DIM accepts a description of a zone's geometry, surface finishes, contents and natural and artificial light sources. A multi-chromatic ray tracking scheme is then employed to obtain the spectral surface luminance distribution corresponding to each light source. Output from the model are the usual contours of planar illuminance and coloured perspective images. |
series |
other |
email |
t.w.maver@strath.ac.uk |
full text |
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