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Project 3.3 Classroom Photocell and Control System - Reports


The following information is available.

  • State of the Art Report - This report discusses the current state of the art in the design of photocontrol systems to provide continuous daylight responsive dimming, particularly in classroom applications.
  • Photosensor Characterization Report - The results of laboratory photosensor measurements performed are presented. The purpose of these measurements are to characterize the spatial response and spectral response functions of the photosensor.
  • Common Classroom Configurations - This report develops an understanding of the common electric and daylighting configurations for new classrooms in California.
  • Photosensor Simulations - This work develops 3-D models of the configurations selected for the common California classrooms and then conducts parametric computer analyses of the selected electric and daylight configurations.
  • Photosensor Specification - This report summarizes the functional specifications for a new daylighting control system intended for use in a classroom.
  • Roundtable Summary Report - This summarizes the roundtable meeting consisting of the project team and key school specifiers and lighting designers that was conducted to obtain feedback on the specification and performance criteria.
  • Characterization of Prototype Photosensor - this report summarizes the result of spatial testing.
  • Field Test Results - this report summarizes the field test of the beta unit in August 2004.
  • Project Final Report - this report summarizes the activities and outcomes of this project.

Project Information for Classroom Photocell and Control System


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Updated April 14, 2006