Preliminary Data

These readings were taken as a preliminary study of how the lighting in the
Museum behaved. We were interested in understanding the lighting contrasts
to determine what we should study. These are our findings:

All of the readings were taken with the Sylvania Light Meter.
Measurements taken on Sunday May, 14 2000 at 2:00pm.
Conditions: Sunny and very bright.
Readings: Measuring illuminance footcandles.

Down Stairs Up Stairs
Main Entry: High contrast in lighting levels.
1300 fc right outside
166 fc in entry
8 fc in entry lobby
Main Gallery Entry: High contrast in lighting levels.
158 fc on stair case
10-15 fc on stair landing space
1-2 fc in main gallery