PSY/CS330 Human Factors
5/2/00
Day 1-21
Dark/Light Adaptation
uDark Adaptation
lThe term applied to the increased sensitivity that occurs when we enter a region of lowered sensitivity.
lTwo phases:
uearly rapid phase - lasts ~7 minutes and due to cones.
ulater slower phase - complete in about 30 to 40 minutes due to rods.
uLight Adaptation
lTakes 2-3 minutes