Evaluation of natural light in classrooms using computation modeling and artificial lighting control systems

Authors

  • Suzana Zehetmeyer Treichel Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
  • Mauricio Soares Ortiz Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul - Câmpus Rio Grande
  • Jean Marcel de Almeida Espinoza Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul - Câmpus Rio Grande
  • Renan Branco Bastos Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul - Câmpus Rio Grande
  • Je Nam Jun Junior Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul - Câmpus Rio Grande
  • Ursula Sabino de Brito Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul - Câmpus Rio Grande
  • Deivid Cristian Leal Alves Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul - Câmpus Rio Grande

Keywords:

Iluminance, physical model, computation modeling.

Abstract

This study was based on computational modeling as a dynamic assessment tool lighting school environments, seeking to identify forms of artificial lighting control to increase the efficiency of these systems. Natural lighting is a major constraint in providing welfare and environmental quality, with significant impact on reducing energy use. This study aimed to calculate the internal illuminance of interest environments, from in situ measurements made by a prototype measuring device, developed with the use of a sensor LDR (light dependent resistor) and a microcontroller Arduino®. With the data collected and management measures such openings, area, occupancy and volume environments, a physical model of computer modeling aimed at determining the dynamic lighting was implemented. As a result, there was obtained lighting data and scenarios pointing some alternatives to optimizer the illumination of these environments.

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Published

2015-02-10

How to Cite

Treichel, S. Z., Ortiz, M. S., Espinoza, J. M. de A., Bastos, R. B., Jun Junior, J. N., de Brito, U. S., & Leal Alves, D. C. (2015). Evaluation of natural light in classrooms using computation modeling and artificial lighting control systems. Scientia Plena, 11(2). Retrieved from https://scientiaplena.org.br/sp/article/view/2464

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2015): February/Fevereiro 2015

Section

3ª Mostra de Produção Científica e Tecnológica

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