ASTM E2366-05
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Daytime Chromaticity of Pavement Marking Materials Using a Portable Reflection Colorimeter

Standard No.

ASTM E2366-05

Release Date

2005

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2014-01

Latest

ASTM E2366-05

Scope

The chromaticity of the stripe is determined by means of the tristimulus values X, Y and Z for the CIE 1931 (2°) standard observer for CIE Standard Illuminant D65, which are converted to the chromaticity coordinates (x, y) and shown in the CIE 1931 (x, y)-chromaticity diagram. Refer to Practice E 308.

Under the same conditions of illumination and viewing, the chromaticity coordinates (x, y) represent the daytime color of pavement markings in daylight illumination as seen by drivers of the vehicles.

The chromaticity of pavement (road) markings may change with traffic wear and require periodic measurement to ensure that the chromaticity is maintained within boundaries (see Specification D 6628 for examples of color boundaries).

As specified by CEN, the measurement geometry of the instrument is based on a viewing distance of 30 m and an eye height of 1.2 m.

It shall be the responsibility of the user to employ an instrument having the specified illumination and co-viewing angle.

1.1 This test method covers measurement of the daytime chromaticity coordinates (x, y) of horizontal pavement markings, such as traffic stripes and surface symbols, and pavement surfaces under diffuse illumination, using a portable reflection colorimeter that can be placed on the surface to measure the chromaticity in a particular viewing direction.

1.2 The co-viewing angle of the reflection colorimeter affects the readings. As specified by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN EN 1436), the co-viewing angle shall be 2.29.

1.3 This test method is intended to be used for field measurement of pavement markings but may be used to measure the chromaticity and the luminance coefficient under diffuse illumination of materials on sample panels before placing the marking material in the field.

1.4 The portable reflection colorimeter may integrate measurement of the luminance coefficient under diffuse illumination Qd according to Test Method E 2302 and thus be an integrated reflectometer/reflection colorimeter.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E2366-05 Referenced Document

• ASTM D6628 Standard Specification for Color of Retroreflective Pavement Marking Materials
• ASTM E2302 Standard Test Method for Measurement of the Luminance Coefficient Under Diffuse Illumination of Pavement Marking Materials Using a Portable Reflectometer
• ASTM E284 Standard Terminology of Appearance
• ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
• ASTM E811 Standard Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions

ASTM E2366-05 history

• 2005 ASTM E2366-05 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Daytime Chromaticity of Pavement Marking Materials Using a Portable Reflection Colorimeter