Luminous Intensity
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Luminous Intensity
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Luminous energy per unit time
per unit solid angle; the intensity
(flux per unit solid angle) of visible
radiation weighted to take into account the variable response
of the human eye as a function of the wavelength of light; usually
expressed in candles. Also called
candlepower, light intensity. Compare luminance,
illuminance. See luminous
efficiency, light intensity.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use