SPOT™ Version 3.1 Release

The Sensor Placement + Optimization Tool v3.1 is now available to download at no cost. Click to register and download.

Features - Release Date: January 2007 (pdf document of features)

• Various CHPS and LEED daylighting metrics have been added, calculating the required criteria and generating a printable report.
• Review and discussion of Perez and CIE sky models and annual simulation techniques were used to validate the new annual simulation algorithms and contributed to the software knowledge base.
• Improved IES Library with the ability to group light sources using subdirectories and a generic database.
• Improved navigation throughout the program allowing quick movement from the various input and output screens, triggering re-simulation only when necessary to reduce overall user wait time.
• Improved functionality and usability of automatic and fixed shade control definition; active manual shade control was extensively researched and an accurate and clear solution is still under development.
• Review and update of the algorithms used in the SPOT Annual Analysis modules in collaboration with daylighting experts improved the accuracy of the various annual simulations.
• Validation activities focused on the electric lighting, daylight design day, and annual daylighting simulations are ongoing. The underlying Radiance light simulation engine has been independently validated.
• Ancillary activities included the development of Help Files, a photosensor analyzer tutorial, and an update of the users' manual.

If you have questions, please email us at SPOTsupport@archenergy.com.