TY - JOUR PY - 1988// TI - Evaluation of headlamp systems for night-time safety JO - International journal of vehicle design A1 - Woltman, Henry L. A1 - Austin, Robert L. SP - 481 EP - 488 VL - 9 IS - 4-5 N2 - Comparison of photometrics above the horizontal axis in the direction of commonly placed traffic signs for a variety of distances were used to determine the luminances for three types of material. The study permits comparisons between existing headlamp types and illustrates the significant deterioration in sign luminances which accompanies the use of European lower beams, or the alteration of US lower beam photometrics to more closely correspond to European lamps. The study permits some consideration of retroreflective material choice, depending on headlamp type, sign position, and sign luminance requirements.

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