Results
In all of the graphs
in the results subsections, Luminance Ratios are displayed for each station
measured, plotted as a function of time. The lowest ratio is 1, as I
defined all the ratios to be max/min, such that a ratio of 5:1 would give the
value 5.0, and not 0.2. This enables a direct comparison of the ratio to
the recommended maximum for each category. I include the recommended max value
of each graph in the label for the Luminance Ratio values axis (the vertical, or
Z-axis).
Between stations 2 and 3, there is a space partition wall, which shades many surfaces visible from stations 3 and 4. Therefore, for the measurements of March 18th, I took additional sets of luminance readings adjacent to Stations 3 and 4, from the point of view of a simulated desk in the aisle, which I called 3 Hall and 4 Hall. These "Hall" measurements help to reduce the effect of the partition shading, to approximate the conditions that the architects may have planned for, of a more wide open space without internal partitions shading the work areas behind them. The partition shading effects are not completely removed, however, as they may still limit light angling in from the sides.
Take a look at the Results by Category through the following links: