Question 1

What angle do sport field floodlights go?

Accepted Answer

Sports lights are high-intensity, high-mounted sports field lighting. Their beam angles are typically smaller, unlike the 90-120 degrees of floodlights. Their beam angles generally range from 10-60 degrees, and the choice of beam angle varies significantly depending on the application. For example, for small courts like basketball and tennis, a 60-degree or asymmetrical beam angle is generally chosen. For medium-sized courts or multiple tennis/basketball courts, a 30-degree lens can be used. Larger courts (such as football, baseball, and hockey fields) generally use sports lights with a 15° or much narrow beam angle.

Question 2

What is the color temperature for sports court lighting?

Accepted Answer

Sports court lighting typically uses a color temperature between 4000K and 6500K. Unlike streetlights, urban lighting, or area lighting, sports lighting doesn't require the same low color temperature. Natural light and cool white light better simulate daylight conditions, improving visibility and broadcast quality. For example, EN12193 recommends a CCT of 5000K-6000K, while Darksky recommends a CCT no higher than 5700K. However, Darksky's CCT requirement for road lighting is no higher than 3000K. In conclusion, the CCT for sports lighting will normally be around 5000K or 5700K for most applications.

Question 3

What is the glare rating for sports lighting?

Accepted Answer

The internationally recognized "GR = 50" represents an acceptable level of glare, and many standards require a GR below this value. For example, EN12193 generally requires a GR of less than 50 for Class I and Class II lighting classes, but the requirement for Class III lighting classes is less than 55. Specific stadium lighting standards, such as FIFA, UFEA, and FIH, generally require a GR < 50. To achieve a GR below this value, the luminaire's emitting surface should generally face directly below the fixture (tilt angle of X axis is 0°). In this case, using asymmetrical light distribution can reduce glare greatly.

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