UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
EXTERIOR RECREATIONAL AREAS
Basketball Courts
A
Pole mounted luminaires are
spaced to provide uniform
illuminance and minimize
direct glare.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Pole mounted metal halide or
Coated metal halide or
Control with photocell,
A
induction area light.
induction lamp.
timeclock, or motion sensor
(induction lamp only).
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Direct Glare: Space pole mounted luminaires located around a court to
minimize direct glare when looking at the basket. Flat lensed and fully
shielded or full cut-off luminaires also reduce luminaire brightness and
direct glare.
Light Distribution on Task Plane (Uniformity): Space luminaires
appropriately to provide a uniform distribution of light on the court. By
locating luminaires around the court, the uniformity can be achieved while
avoiding direct glare and still lighting the basket from multiple angles.
Target Horizontal Illuminance ( 10%): For various classes of play and
illuminance recommendations see Lighting Handbook, Figure 20-2 and
IESNA RP-6.
DISCUSSION:
No matter where poles are located along the boundary of the court, there is the chance
of direct glare due to the variety of angles that players view the baskets. This can be
minimized by not locating poles directly behind the basket. If poles flank the basket,
there is less of a chance of looking into the luminaire when shooting. By locating
luminaires around the court, the basket will be illuminated from multiple angles. Lighting
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