Alerting effects of light : implications for railway transportation
Authors
Sahin, Levent
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Figueiro, Mariana Gross
Rea, Mark Stanley, 1950-
Leslie, Russell P.
Kalsher, Michael J.
Rea, Mark Stanley, 1950-
Leslie, Russell P.
Kalsher, Michael J.
Issue Date
2013-08
Keywords
Lighting
Degree
PhD
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Abstract
The findings of the laboratory studies were the first to show that long-wavelength light (630 nm) increases objective measures of alertness and performance during the afternoon and early evening hours. In addition, it was shown that white light (3000 K) is also effective in increasing alertness during the daytime and early evening hours, accompanied by better reaction time performance. Although the alerting effect of light at night has been linked to short-wavelength sensitivity of the human circadian system, present results together with previous work suggest that, the alerting effects of light are not entirely dependent on acute melatonin suppression.
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August 2013
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School of Architecture
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School of Architecture
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
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