PSY/CS330 Human Factors
5/2/00
Day 1-3
Measures of Light - 2
uAmplitude = Intensity relates to brightness
lMeasures use only that light that is effective in stimulating the human eye.
lImportant types of measures of Amplitude
u1. Illuminance - light falling on a surface
u2. Luminance - light coming off a surface
u3. Reflectance = luminance/illuminance
u4. Contrast Ratio = luminance of brightest area/luminance of darkest area