ReflectorCAD® from Breault Research Organization (BRO) is a paradigm-shifting reflector design tool allowing users to make graphical adjustments to the luminous intensity patterns corresponding to individual reflector segments. The program does the rest.
A graphical change to the luminous intensity pattern of a reflector segment results in automatic changes to the prescription of that segment. This easy, click-and-drag construction and analysis of segmented reflectors, greatly reduces the time required to go from creative concept, to proven design, to prototype.
ReflectorCAD can be used anywhere segmented reflectors are required. The program works well as a stand-alone application, or in concert with ASAP® and the ELTM Add-On. ASAP is BRO's non-sequential ray tracing program, which includes powerful capabilities for modeling physical optics, imaging, and illumination systems.
Key ReflectorCAD Capabilities
Approximate reflector output in seconds to see the effects of design changes
calculate both positional (illuminance) and directional (luminous intensity) output
Use source distribution files created from BRO Light Source Library sources
Convert arbitrary raysets into source models
Export ReflectorCAD designs to a CAD package in IGES format
Import ReflectorCAD designs into ASAP for further analysis
Test for compliance with SAE and ECE standards using the optional ASAP/ELTM Module
Key ReflectorCAD Features
Import/export of system geometry in IGES format
Point-and-click interface for easy graphical creation and aiming of segments
Sophisticated engine for accurate and efficient calculation of output gradients
Multiple options for visualization of reflector output
Includes more than 100 high-quality source models