Análisis de índice de deslumbramiento en parqueaderos con alto flujo vehicular, Caso de estudio parqueadero del Centro Comercial Mall del Río

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing glare indices in the parking lot of the "Mall del Río" shopping center in Cuenca, Ecuador, to identify patterns and determine their impact on road safety. Road safety is crucial since glare reduces driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of accidents. This study is important due to the lack of specific research in this field, so an analysis of glare levels will be carried out through illuminance measurements and user surveys. A quantitative and qualitative approach will be employed, using specialized equipment such as the handheld Lux meter for measurements and collecting data through online surveys. The population to be studied includes the parking lot users, with non-probabilistic sampling. The results obtained are expected to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of glare within this outdoor parking area.