What is the CIE?
The International Commission on Illumination (Commission Internationale de l´Eclairage, or CIE) is an independent, non-profit organization devoted to worldwide cooperation and the exchange of information on all matters relating to the science and art of light and lighting, color and vision, photobiology, and image technology. With strong technical, scientific and cultural foundations, the CIE has led the world in the development of recommended practices in illumination for over 100 years, serving member countries on a voluntary basis. Since 1989, the CIE has been the ISO-recognized authority for standards relating to lighting metrology and applications, vision, and biological effects of lighting..
The CIE provides a unique bridge between fundamental research and application. The technical activities of CIE are carried out under the responsibility of six Divisions each covering one sector of light and lighting. Each Division establishes Technical Committees (TCs) to carry out the technical program of the Division. The Technical Committees collectively incorporate a broad international base of scientific knowledge, and together with the lighting application community forge solutions to the problems encountered by our members.
CIE Divisions
Division 1 —Vision and Color
Division 2 —Physical Measurement of Light and Radiation
Division 3 —Interior Environment and Lighting Design
Division 4 —Transportation and Exterior Applications
Division 6 —Photobiology and Photochemistry
Division 8 — Image Technology
What is the CIE-USNC?
The CIE is governed by representatives from its member countries, each appointed by its national committee. The global membership of the CIE comprises more than 35 member countries from all six populated continents. As the United States National Committee to the CIE, the CIE-USNC…
- Appoints official U.S. Members to each Technical Division
- Nominates members for CIE Technical Committees
- Reviews and approves publication of documents produced by the CIE.
- Elects Directors of each CIE Division, and the CIE Board of Administration
- Votes on CIE Policies and Procedures
- Provides funding to support the activities of the CIE.
Who makes up the CIE-USNC?
The CIE-USNC is made up of both individual members and organizational sponsors. As an organization, the CIE-USNC acts as the intermediary between its membership and the global organization for the development and review of proposed CIE publications, including international standards.
What does the CIE-USNC do?
Aside from the responsibiities outine above, the CIE-USNC regularly conducts symposia and workshops held in conjunction with its annual meeting. Additionally, it maintains liaison and technical interaction with constituent societies, corporate, government and other organizational members so that these can benefit from the work of the Technical Committees, particularly reports and standards produced. The CIE-USNC is a source of information on technical expertise in various areas of lighting. The CIE-USNC sees that US industry and government interests are represented in the development of technical reports and standards.