The lighting handbook
Subtitle: reference and application
By: David L. DiLaura, [editor-in-chief]
Contributors: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Edition: Tenth edition.
Publisher: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780879952419
Copyright date: 2011
Subjects: Electric lighting; Handbooks, manuals; Lighting
Other titles: IESNA lighting handbook; Illuminating Engineering Society lighting handbook :; Lighting handbook.
Description: The Bible for anyone who is serious about lighting. Covers all technologies, recommended applications and illuminance recommendations and much, much more. Brand new edition.
Notes: Errata inserted.

Previously published as Lighting handbook.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Physics and optics of radiant power; title: Vision: eye and brain; title: Photobiology and nonvisual effects of optical radiation; title: Perceptions and performance; title: Concepts and language of lighting; title: Color; title: Light sources: technical characteristics; title: Luminaires: forms and optics; title: Measurement of light: photometry; title: Calculation of light and its effects; title: Lighting design: in the building design process; title: Components of lighting design; title: Light sources: application considerations; title: Designing daylighting; title: Designing electric lighting; title: Lighting controls; title: Energy management; title: Economics; title: Sustainability; title: Contract documents; title: Lighting for art; title: Lighting for common applications; title: Lighting for courts and correctional facilities; title: Lighting for education; title: Lighting for emergency, safety, and security; title: Lighting for exteriors; title: Lighting for health care; title: Lighting for hospitality and entertainment; title: Lighting for libraries; title: Lighting for manufacturing; title: Lighting for miscellaneous applications; title: Lighting for offices; title: Lighting for residences; title: Lighting for retail; title: Lighting for sports and recreation; title: Lighting for transport; title: Lighting for worship.