Comparison of Procedures for Measuring the Temporal Contrast Sensitivity Function

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Abstract

The IEC voltage flickermeter and light flickermeter are algorithms used to estimate the severity of flicker produced by artificial lighting systems. The algorithm was developed around incandescent lamps. In an effort to revise and update the algorithm to be compatible also with LED lamps, the flicker sensitivity curve needs to be verified with white light produced by LEDs, which have a distinct spectrum.This paper is concerned with comparing two distinct approaches to measure the flicker sensitivity of human observers. Traditionally, the flicker sensitivity (Temporal Contrast Sensitivity Function – TCSF) is measured by the Method of Adjustments, where the observer adjusts the stimulus intensity until they are satisfied with finding the flicker visibility threshold. In this paper, the method is compared to Two Alternative Forced Choice tests driven by a dynamic QUEST algorithm in terms of accuracy, speed, friendliness towards the observer, and the information yield in general.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference & Expo (LS18)
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)9798350346992
ISBN (print)979-8-3503-4700-5
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jun 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2023 IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference & Expo
Abbreviated titleLS 18
Conference number18
Duration8 - 10 June 2023
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationMukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering
CityMumbai
CountryIndia

External IDs

Scopus 85166377622
ORCID /0000-0002-9052-3838/work/146167221
Mendeley 86ff21ba-d074-31af-8e4c-cae08ad7988e

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Filament lamps, Sensitivity, Voltage fluctuations, LED lamps, Heuristic algorithms, Dynamics, IEC, Method of Adjustments, QUEST, Temporal Contrast Sensitivity Function, Visible Flicker