The average eye in photometry: a careful comparison of flicker and equality-of-brightness methods. This scholarly report explains how researchers compare color differences using two different photometer designs to find reliable, repeatable results.
The study documents a detailed procedure: two standard photometer bars, constant illumination, and a large group of observers. It explores how observer variation affects measurements when judging color differences between lamps and colored solutions. The goal is to establish how each method performs in practice and how to improve accuracy in lighting measurements.
- Describes the apparatus and setup for flicker and equality-of-brightness measurements
- Reports results from 114 observers and a repeat test with a focused group
- analyzes how observer characteristics influence color-difference readings and how to adjust for them
- Compares flicker, large-field, and small-field equality measurements against benchmark lamps and solutions
Ideal for readers of scientific photometry and lighting standards who want a grounded, data-driven view of how observer factors shape color-difference measurements.