WAVES undertakes a range of photometric testing, research and consulting projects related to light. Our experience includes testing, calibrations, audits, research projects, expert witness and consultancy. See the types of projects we have completed in the past.
PHOTOMETRIC TESTING
Photometric Testing – Compliance, Performance and Approvals Testing
- Luminance contrast testing of tactiles, floor and wall tiles, partitions, visual barriers and other building materials to AS 1428
- Photoluminescent materials to ASTM E 2073, DIN 67510, BCA E4.8
- Spectral power distribution of light sources to CIE S-025, LM-79 and other standards
- Colour metrics; Colour rendering index (CRI), correlated colour temperature (CCT), chromaticity coordinates, Scotopic/photopic ratio
- Cyanosis observation index to AS 1680.2.5
- Road lighting: Streetlight and tunnel light audits and assessment to AS 1158
- Lighting assessments for development applications
- Pre-installation and post-installation assessments
- Traffic signal lanterns testing to AS 2144
- Vehicle mounted signs (VMS) testing to AS 4852,
- Electronic speed limit signs to AS 5156,
- Flashing arrow boards to AS 4192,
- Emergency exit luminaires and exit signs AS 2293
- High bay and warehouse lighting
- Sports field lighting
- Aerodrome lighting to CASA requirements
- Lighting Impact Assessments for turtles and other wildlife for compliance with Local Planning Schemes and Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay.
- UV transmittance through shade cloth to AS 4174
- Transmission: visible and UV, broadband and spectral; transmittance of windscreens, window tint, glass, safety glazing, rain water tank plastics, filters and shade-cloth to ADR 8/00, ADR 14, AS 2070, AS 2080
- Reflection: specular and diffuse, broadband and spectral; reflectance of building facade materials, glazing, tactiles, safety way guidance systems (SWGS), floor tiles, and mirrors to AS 1428, AS 2080
- Electrical waveform measurements and associated calculations for total harmonic distortion, flicker index and flicker %
Photometric Testing – Calibrations
- Illuminance and luminance meters
- Spectrophotometers/radiometers
- Phototherapy and UV meters
- Reflectance tiles
- Transmission filters
- Light Sources (LED, CFL, halogen, etc)
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RESEARCH
Discover the Unknown
WAVES can design, conduct and manage research projects. Examples of projects our staff have been involved with include:
- High accuracy electrical measurements for LED testing
- Bench-marking of LED lamp performance
- Roadlighting studies: Spectral, illuminance and luminance measurements of streetlights
- Photoluminescent decay under varying conditions
- Calibration methods for spectroradiometers
- Spectral power distribution stabilisation of LEDs
- Test methods for integrating spheres and goniophotometers
- Control gear considerations when using LEDs to cure nail polish
- Spectral transmission depth in water when using light guides
- Investigating the use of LED bulbs in automotive headlights
- Test methods and limitations for LED driving lights and narrow beam profiles
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Manufacturers and distributors work with WAVES to verify the performance of products. If there are items of non-compliance, WAVES can provide technical advice on how to optimise the performance of the products and be ready for approval. WAVES staff have worked on the compliance and/or development of the following products:
- LED billboards
- LED traffic signal lanterns
- Photoluminescent materials
- Streetlight luminaire optimisation
- Luminaire reflector design for ceiling and wall luminaires
- Emergency exit signs
- Automotive headlights, direction indicators, stop and position lamp modifications for ADR approval
- False colour map creation for LED driving light distribution
- LED retrofit lamps and tubes
Contact us to discuss your product development and optimisation needs
CONSULTING
Evidence-based Guidance and Advice
- Lighting Concept Plans for development sites
- Custom design testing apparatus for one-off projects
- Research study design for streetlighting, LED billboards, daylighting, and high accuracy electrical measurements investigations
- Technical direction for rectification of inconsistencies, contradictions and/or errors in Australian Design Rules (ADR) standards and Australian Standards for lighting
- Design consultation regarding glare and lighting for Agri-bots.
- Technical input for motor vehicle accident cases, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), energy efficiency, lighting quality, and ADR standards
- Experimental evidence for patent infringement case
- Expert witness for lighting and photometry
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