Document ID (ISN) | 66848 |
CIS number |
96-1121 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0340-2444 - Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft |
Year |
1994 |
Convention or series no. |
G 7503 F
|
Author(s) |
Fröbner K.D., Richters T. |
Title |
Analysis and ergonomic redesign of lighting in shunting yards of the Hamburg harbour railway |
Original title |
Analyse und arbeitwissenschaftliches Neugestaltungskonzept der Licht- und Beleuchtungssituation auf den Rangierbahnhöfen der Hamburger Hafenbahn [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1994, Vol.48, No.4, p.198-204. Illus. 9 ref. |
Abstract |
Measurements of the illumination levels and luminance on the shunting yards in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany, yielded values below the recommended standards. Contrasts between the tracks and railway wagons were sometimes so low that no distinction could be made. An interrogation of the harbour workers confirmed that visibility at night was poor. From the results of the measurements, the required levels of illumination, luminance and reflection were derived. The lamps and their installation sites as well as their height were selected accordingly. |
Descriptors (primary) |
illumination levels; night work; harbours; ergonomic evaluation; artificial lighting; rail transport; visibility at night; shunting yards |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Germany; Hamburg; contrast; luminance; safety by design; electric lighting equipment; optimization; design of equipment; visual performance; reflection |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics Rail transportation Non-ionizing radiation Lighting and colour
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