User-Based Definition for Lamp Dimming
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Even though dimming is a feature commonly expected in many lighting applications, there is no standard definition for dimming in the industry. Over a two-year period, researchers from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, on behalf of ASSIST, conducted technology performance and compatibility evaluations, human factors experiments, and reviews of existing industry standards to better understand the different aspects of lamp dimming. The results of this research led to the published ASSIST recommends, which outlines recommended minimum and maximum light levels, thresholds for dead travel, flicker, and audible noise, and definitions for dimming profile and system efficacy measurement.