In nearly all larger sports halls multiple-purpose disciplines are practised. That`s why the required lighting levels are determined by the sport with the highest visual requirements.
The nature of sport implies, that frequent and rapid changes in visual direction are normal. In order to ease the visual activity, an avoidance of direct glare and a balanced brightness are especially important. Additionally, critical factors for unimpaired vision are the correct luminaire selection, their spacial positioning and the colour design of the peripheral hall areas.
Generally, fluorescent lamps and metal-halide lamps satisfy the requirements for operating efficiency and adequate colour rendering. Impact resistant high bay luminaires, especially 3 and 4 lamp linear luminaires with fluorescent lamps have especially low glare and are suitable for suspended, pendant and recessed mounting.
Compact reflector luminaires on the other hand are equipped with high pressure lamps and an impact-resistant cover glass, and are used mainly in sports halls with a ceiling height greater than 6 m where high demands upon lighting exist.
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