ReflectorCAD

Segmented Reflector Design Software

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.

View a Demonstration

This short movie showing the ReflectorCAD interface, features, and workflow, shows how to define reflector grids, sources, segments, and how to achieve the desired luminous output from a reflector. Click on the link below to view the movie (running time 14:50).

ReflectorCAD Segmented Reflector Design Software (Demo Movie)

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