RT Journal Article
T1 Experimental characterization and luminance simulation of light propagation in smoke-filled environments
A1 Quintana Benito, Jaime
A1 García Fernández, B.
A1 Álvarez Fernández-Balbuena, Antonio
A1 Duvisón Rodríguez, M.
A1 Jaureguizar Ortiz, M.
A1 García Pérez, M. A.
A1 Váquez Molini, D.
AB Smoke generated during a fire modifies light propagation through absorption and scattering processes caused by suspended particles, reducing visibility in indoor environments. The optical characterization of these aerosols is relevant for analyzing how different smoke conditions affect light distribution and visual perception in spaces equipped with emergency lighting systems.This work presents an experimental methodology to study the interaction between light and smoke under controlled laboratory conditions. First, the spectral extinction coefficient is experimentally determined for different combustion materials through light transmittance measurements. Subsequently, the angular distribution of scattered light is analyzed.The experimentally obtained optical parameters are then incorporated into a lighting simulation tool intended for analyzing the spatial luminance distribution in scenarios with defined optical properties. The results reveal differences in the spectral and angular behavior of smoke generated by different materials, highlighting the influence of aerosol properties on light propagation.This study is limited to the experimental conditions considered and does not aim to establish a universal model for the optical behavior of fire smoke. Nevertheless, the proposed methodology provides a useful framework for combining experimental optical characterization and lighting simulation in smoke-filled environments.
PB Elsevier
YR 2026
FD 2026-06
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/137947
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/137947
LA eng
NO Quintana Benito, J., et al. «Experimental Characterization and Luminance Simulation of Light Propagation in Smoke-Filled Environments». Results in Engineering, vol. 32, diciembre de 2026, p. 111694. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.111694.
NO The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
DS Docta Complutense
RD 20 ago 2026