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Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2016

Filed:

Jul. 10, 2014
Applicant:

Musco Corporation, Oskaloosa, IA (US);

Inventors:

Myron Gordin, Oskaloosa, IA (US);

David L. Barker, Ottumwa, IA (US);

Lawrence H. Boxler, Columbus, IN (US);

Lance K. Livingston, Arvada, CO (US);

Assignee:

Musco Corporation, Oskaloosa, IA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H05B 37/02 (2006.01); H05B 33/08 (2006.01); G01J 1/42 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H05B 33/0872 (2013.01); G01J 1/42 (2013.01);
Abstract

A method, system, or apparatus for evaluating and/or improving illumination of a wide area target area or space above the same. Illumination of the area or space is evaluated relative to conventional illumination levels and spectral features. At least a portion of illumination is adjusted in some aspect of spectral profile to improve contrast between a target in the space or aspects of the target area or space. The adjusted illumination can be uplight, downlight, or both. Optionally, an object is launched to a known height above a lighting location, and the luminance from the object is read by a calibrated sensor, enabling verification of adequate uplighting.


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