This paper presents a test method which uses 'light-point figures' in calculations of light distribution from vehicle headlamps. The method is based on the theory of elementary reflections. This theory makes it possible to calculate the luminous intensity of a headlamp consisting of several parts. Each part is described by a mathematical equation. Computer programs developed from the described method make it possible to model theoretically very complicated forms of headlamp.
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