Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Solution of an Area Lighting Scheme - A Case Study

Authors

Prabhat Mishra, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology, IndiaFollow
Arnab Ganguly, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology, IndiaFollow
Amartya Roy, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology, IndiaFollow
Mihir Kumar Manna, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology, IndiaFollow
Abhik Hazra, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology, IndiaFollow

Abstract

In this paper, a Genetic Algorithm (GA)-based approach is taken for the lighting design of a specified area. The design of an area lighting scheme primarily depends upon the application of that area and accordingly target values of lighting design parameters are to be decided from relevant BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard) lighting codes. There are several design variables, viz., light distribution, aiming of the luminaire, pole spacing, luminaire mounting height, grid dimension over the field, etc. The task of a lighting designer is to achieve the target design parameters through a suitable combination of set design variables and design constraints. Here is the design challenge and to cope with the dynamic variables of the illumination field, the approach of the optimization method is taken to obtain the best possible combination of design variables, which leads to achieving the target design values. The GA tool is used here as an optimization technique to handle non-linear problems in a defined or discrete search space. The GA-based optimization tool improves the design solution by optimizing the angle of aiming for the luminaires and establishing the conditions for an optimum design solution.

Recommended Citation

Mishra, Prabhat; Ganguly, Arnab; Roy, Amartya; Manna, Mihir Kumar; and Hazra, Abhik (2024) "Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Solution of an Area Lighting Scheme - A Case Study," Manipal Journal of Science and Technology: Vol. 9: Iss. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjst/vol9/iss2/4