The Effects of Fluorescent versus LED Lighting on Soldier Tasks in Military Tents

Abstract

It has been shown that lighting can have an effect on human health, cognition, perception and behavior. There is a gap in the literature pertaining to the effects of light emitting diode (LED) technology on humans, and a gap on lighting in military living environments. This is especially important considering that current research and design efforts are attempting to distinguish whether newer LED lighting technologies are the best choice for military use. Building on past work, the current study examines effects of LED and fluorescent lighting technologies on military relevant tasks in an attempt to examine how lighting may alleviate certain military stressors (workload, interpersonal conflict, concerns about living conditions). Results of this study add to the research base comparing LED and fluorescent lighting.