Uniform frontal illumination of planar surfaces: criteria for optimal lighting design

Michael A. Gennert; Norman Wittels

doi:10.1117/12.169381

15 March 1994 Uniform frontal illumination of planar surfaces: criteria for optimal lighting design

Michael A. Gennert, Norman Wittels

Proceedings Volume 2065, Optics, Illumination, and Image Sensing for Machine Vision VIII; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.169381
Event: Optical Tools for Manufacturing and Advanced Automation, 1993, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Obtaining uniform illumination of surfaces is a frequent requirement in machine vision applications. This paper outlines the theoretical and practical means for optimizing the frontal illumination of planar surfaces. Using these analytical techniques, we have analyzed practical lighting arrangements and discuss the significance of symmetry in design for uniform lighting. We find that the choice of criteria for optimality influences the optimal lamp placement; careful attention must be paid to exactly what is meant by `optimal.' Finally, this paper shows how to design practical lamp arrangements to achieve optimality using various criteria.

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Michael A. Gennert and Norman Wittels "Uniform frontal illumination of planar surfaces: criteria for optimal lighting design", Proc. SPIE 2065, Optics, Illumination, and Image Sensing for Machine Vision VIII, (15 March 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.169381

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