Summary
This technical-economic feasibility analysis compares LED lighting systems to traditional lighting while considering their biological impact on humans as measured by Melanopic Equivalent Lux (EML). The paper highlights the relevance of ipRGC-stimulating light metrics for designing lighting systems that support circadian health across different application areas.
Key Findings
- Introduces Melanopic Equivalent Lux (EML) as a proposed measurement unit for quantifying light as perceived by intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs)
- Compares LED and traditional lighting systems on both technical-economic and biological impact dimensions across multiple application areas
Categories
The Science of Light: Discusses melanopic equivalent lux (EML) as a measurement standard for light perceived by ipRGCs, relevant to circadian lighting standards.
Sleep & Circadian Health: Analyzes LED lighting systems in the context of their biological effects on circadian health through melanopic metrics.
Author(s)
M Tamayo Arjona
Publication Year
2019
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