Applied Illumination Engineering

Lindsey, Jack

ISBN 10: 0130407267 ISBN 13: 9780130407269

Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR, 1991

Synopsis

Updated to include new technology and new requirements, this comprehensive reference is a practical guide to the design, specification, and application of the latest lighting technology. It covers a range of topics from fundamentals of illumination to hands-on application. The full scope of light sources is examined; design methods for both indoor and outdoor lighting are presented, along with optimum application strategies for the lighting of merchandise, offices, industrial settings, parking lots, and streets.

This third edition features a new chapter on rapidly advancing LED technology, explaining how solid state lighting is redefining light use and discussing various LED applications. The lighting controls chapter is revised to include new control technologies available in the marketplace. Updated specifications from IES and new requirements from the U.S. Department of Energy are also covered.

About this title

Synopsis

Takes the reader from the fundamentals of illumination to advanced applications, including recent developments in the techniques for reducing lighting operating costs. Emphasis is placed on retrofit devices such as reflectors, lenses and controls and special applications for offices and industry.

About the Author

Jack L. Lindsey was a Senior Engineer specializing in lighting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130407267
• ISBN 13: 9780130407269
• Binding: Textbook Binding
• Number of pages: 376