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Design and analysis for lighting for outdoor, sports, floodlighting, and interior application; economic analysis, modeling algorithms, and visualiztion.

AE 444, AE 461

To study lighting design and analysis theory and to cultivate an understanding of good lighting design practice through a series of computer-aided design and analysis problems, and to present those designs. To learn latest simulation techniques in the lighting field.

1. 3D modeling of luminaries and spaces
2. Luminaire photometry
3. Photometric files
4. Lamp output
5. Light loss factors
6. Light analysis and visualization
7. Space modeling
8. Animations
9. Economic analysis
10. Parking lot/exterior lighting
11. Photoshop rendering techniques
12. Sports lighting

2 classes/week at 2 hours/class and 1 class/week at 50 minutes/class