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Zhu M, Zhang X, Chen D, Gong Y. Impact of lighting environment on human performance and prediction modeling of personal visual comfort in enclosed cabins. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:171970. [PMID: 38552981 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Enclosed cabins are of great significance in various fields, including national defense, scientific research, and industrial applications. It is important to clarify the impact of the lighting environment in these cabins on the people operating within them. This study investigated the effects of the lighting environment in enclosed cabins on the physiological, operational, and comfort performance of operators through simulated experiments. In Addition, using the Random Forest Algorithm and ExpandNet technique, we developed a prediction model to evaluate the comfort level of the lighting environment for personnel in enclosed cabins. The results indicated that pupil diameter exhibited the highest sensitivity to ambient light. The appropriate luminance combination of the screen and the ambient scene have a positive effect on human performance. In particular, it was observed that the average cognitive performance and comfort of participants tended to be relatively high in the luminance combinations 13, 14, and 15 at CCT 5500 K. The screen luminance of these combinations are all 284.75 cd/m2. Although no statistically significant relationship was found between the cognitive performance of the participants and their comfort, the comfort of the participants tended to decrease after the cognitive operations was completed. According to the proposed personal comfort prediction model, the visual comfort of different people varies even under the same lighting conditions. This study provides a solid theoretical basis for improving the design of lighting environments in enclosed spaces and contributes to developing a pleasant and productive working environment within limited cabins.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mengya Zhu
- Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, PR China.
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- Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Ningbo 315103, PR China; Northwestern Polytechnical University, Youyixi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, PR China
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- Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Ningbo 315103, PR China; Northwestern Polytechnical University, Youyixi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, PR China
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- Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, PR China
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Zhu M, Chen D, Wang J, Zhang X, Xie N. Oceanaut's personal acoustic comfort prediction model and sound environment improvement method in the cabin of a Deep-Sea manned submersible. ERGONOMICS 2023; 66:1424-1448. [PMID: 36480635 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2152110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a personal acoustic comfort prediction model (PACPM) for exploring the acoustic comfort of oceanauts in a deep-sea manned submersible cabin was proposed, and an oceanauts' task performance model (OTPM) was constructed in this study. Based on oceanauts' comfort and task performance, the change characteristics in six different pure-noise environments (the sound pressure levels of the noise audio are 40 dB (A), 45 dB (A), 50 dB (A), 55 dB (A), 60 dB (A), and 65 dB (A) respectively) were analysed. An effective method for improving acoustic comfort was proposed. According to the analysis, personal comfort at 40 and 45 dB(A) was higher than that at other noise levels. The oceanaut's comfort and task performance of normal-weight people were significantly higher than those of thin people. Meanwhile, a comprehensive consideration of the demographic characteristics and physiological responses can effectively improve the prediction accuracy of the personnel acoustic comfort. Furthermore, the 45 dB (A) pure-noise environment overlaid with 40 dB(A) fast-paced light music effectively improves oceanauts' comfort. Practitioner summary: This study provides a convenient and available method for analysing acoustic comfort in the cabins of deep-sea manned submersibles, including a quantitative prediction model and an effective method for sound environment improvements. These can be used to improve the comfort, task performance, and working efficiency of manned submersibles.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mengya Zhu
- Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University, Ningbo Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Industrial Design and Ergonomics of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Industrial Design and Ergonomics of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Industrial Design and Ergonomics of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Industrial Design and Ergonomics of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, P.R. China
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