Lighting of transport vehicles has been stimulated by the introduction of fluorescent lamps, with their higher efficiency, large area and improved colour. After analysing the problem in terms of requirements and limitations, the paper describes the characteristics of lamps and circuits, explaining the choice between direct operation and conversion to a more suitable electrical supply. Following a description of the new types of lighting equipment and lamp control gear, the paper concludes with a detailed account of the application of the systems developed to specific classes of vehicle and the results achieved.
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International Commission on Illumination, Eleventh Session in Paris, 1948.
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