A Contrast-Calculation between two planes

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The discussion revolves around calculating the contrast between two planes in a visual setup, specifically involving a monitor and a semi-transparent plane. The user has determined the luminance of the monitor and the reflectivity of the semi-transparent plane but is struggling to factor in the distance from the plane to the observer for accurate comparison. Additionally, they are trying to calculate the luminous flux of a wall seen at the same angle as the semi-transparent plane, needing to convert this flux into a comparable unit against the monitor's luminance. The user seeks assistance in understanding these calculations, particularly in a lighting environment of 1200 lux. The overall goal is to determine the necessary brightness of the display for visibility in this context.
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Hi there, I am new to the Forum!

I have a little bit of a tricky Problem. I am trying to calculate the Contrast between two planes as seen here:

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So I started by cutting the Problem in two Parts.
Part 1, The Monitor:
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I know the Luminance of the Monitor X, and the reflectivity of the semi-transparent Plane A2 20%.
Therefor I know that I can now get the Luminance of the semi-transparent Plane by Assuming it as a plane with a smaller Surface A2* with the Luminance of 20% of the Monitor, because the distance of the monitor and the plane is very Small.
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So this is where the Problems beginn: I don't know how to factor in the distance of the plane to the Eye, so that i can later compare it to the Plane A1.

The second Part of the Problem is the Wall:
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The wall is seen from the same angle omega as the semi-transparent plane. The light that passes through the semi-transparent plane gets a factor of 0.34 from the degree of transmission.
I know how to calculate the luminous flux of the Wall, but can't quite get how to transfer the luminous Flux to a unit, that i can compare to the Luminance of the Monitor.

Can anyone here help me?
 
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QuestionsAsker101 said:
Hi there, I am new to the Forum!

I have a little bit of a tricky Problem. I am trying to calculate the Contrast between two planes as seen here:

Is your setup like "Pepper's Ghost"?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper's_ghost
 
Andy Resnick said:
Is your setup like "Pepper's Ghost"?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper's_ghost
Yes... I would like to calculate how bright my Display has to be to be visible in a Room with 1200lux.
 
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