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Finite Element Method of Determining Daylight Factor

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The paper describes the theoretical basis of determining Daylight Factor by applying Finite Element Method (FEM). This method is quite straight forward, requires less number of simplifying assumptions and yields a good accuracy of calculation. The theoretical results are then compared with the test results measured in a scale model under an artificial sky.

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  1. B. Ray

    Present address: LMP Laboratory, Jadavpur University, USIC Building, India

  2. S. R. Bandyopadhyay

    Present address: , Flat-5, 143, Kanungo Park, Calcutta, 700 084, India

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  1. Illumination Engineering Section, Electrical Engineering Dept., Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 700 032, India

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Ray, B., Bandyopadhyay, S.R. Finite Element Method of Determining Daylight Factor. J Opt 29, 73–83 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03354674

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