Lighting Illuminance Uniformity Ratio

Avg/min, max/min, and U0 = min/avg from a grid of illuminance readings, against a target ratio. Readings 50/45/60/55/40 fc -> 1.25 avg/min, 1.50 max/min; a patchy 70/20/65/25/30 fails a 3:1 target the average hides. The IES RP for the space governs.

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avg/min, max/min, U0 = min/avg over a grid of readings; pass if avg/min <= target and max/min <= target.

The IES illuminance uniformity ratios (avg/min, max/min, U0), by name.

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