Calculation of Glare Effect

Abstract

Quantification of biological processes is a fundamental task of physiological research. For that, mathematical modeling is a very efficient aid. Pure mathematics are of less value for biological interpretation. It must be verified that the theoretical function fits not only a small amount of empirical data but the whole course of the biological process. In case of any uncertainty, especially in borderline values, additional experiments have to be performed to get more numerous and better measuring points to describe the empirical function and to correct the model, if necessary. Another point, to prove the validity of the model is to look at what happens with the theoretical function in case of extrapolation out of the experimental range. This must not lead to meaningless or absurd values in biological sense. In the following report the development of the investigation on readaptation course after dazzeling will be described in such a manner, alternating stepwise between performing new experiments and correcting the model. Finally, the usefulness of a good model and facilitation of experimentel work by its application will be explained.