Footlambert
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005698
A non-SI unit of luminance, representing the brightness of a surface. One footlambert is defined as one lumen per square foot emitted or reflected from a surface. The SI unit for luminance is candela per square meter, with one footlambert approximately equal to 3.426 candelas per square meter.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005698 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | equivalent footcandle |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A non-SI unit of luminance, representing the brightness of a surface. One footlambert is defined as one lumen per square foot emitted or reflected from a surface. The SI unit for luminance is candela per square meter, with one footlambert approximately equal to 3.426 candelas per square meter.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/footlambert/"
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