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Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers

ISO Journal TitleJ Korean Inst. IIIum. Electr. Install. Eng.
Title A Study on the Illuminance Distribution on the Pedestrian Road at the Central Business District for Classifying Lighting Environments
Authors Jong-Sik Lee ; Jin-Chul Park ; Won-Woo Kim
Page pp.1-13
ISSN 1225-1135
Keywords Lighting Environment ; Lighting ; Illuminance ; Pedestrian Road
Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate the applicability of the CIE standard on lighting environments to Korea. In the field study, horizontal and the vertical illuminance was measured at the pedestrian road in the central business district of a city, and the questionnaires were conducted to get information regarding pedestrian"s satisfaction with lighting environment. Four areas were selected for this survey. That areas have different type of pedestrian roads concerning the lighting conditions and the number of walkers. From the results of the measurements, It is known that the illuminance of pedestrian roads is different according to the lighting conditions and the number of poot passengers. Also the results of questionnaires show that the illuminance of the pedestrian roads affect to the pedestrian"s satisfaction. Lastly, the CIE standard on lighting environments is applicable to the central business district of the cities in Korea.