Lighting Tools

Lighting Evaluation Tools

Marietta's Wall Marietta‘s Wall

  • For use with the LiCor Photometer
  • Rotating arm is utilized to collect luminance data from luminairs
  • Used for creating photometric charts
  • INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
  • CLASS HANDOUT
heliodon_website Heliodon

  • Simulates the sun’s path throughout the year using an artificial sun
  • Available in the Baker Lighting Lab for pre-approved/monitored use only
  • Use in conjunction with a shading device or daylighting model
Minolta Illuminance Minolta Illuminance + Luminance + Chroma Meter
Licor Photometer LiCor Photometer

  • For use with licor Radiation Sensors
  • Measures illuminance in lux
  • Measures visible radiation with spectral response curve equal to human eye
  • Provides readings in µmol , lux, klux, or W m-2
  • INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
  • MANUAL
Sylvania Light Meter Sylvania Light Meter
Minolta Chroma Meter Minolta Chroma Meter

  • Tristimulus color analyzer
  • Use to simultaneously monitor chromaticity coordinates, illuminance and color temperature
  • Transfer data to a computer with output jack
  • INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
  • MANUAL
  • SAMPLE CHROMATICITY PLOT
Bowling Ball Heliodon Bowling Ball Heliodon

  • For use with direct sunlight and a sunpeg chart
  • Use to understand daylighting strategies in architectural models
  • Heliodon adjusts to achieve desired solar orientation
  • INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Artificial Sky
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE VIDEO(S)Three Methods of Measuring Reflectance
Includes:

  • MEASURING REFLECTANCE
  • MARIETTA’S WALL – HORIZONTAL REFLECTANCE
  • ISOLUX IN A DAYLIGHTING MODEL