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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

• Please note: If booking a space where level access is required, please first contact UCL’s Fire Safety team for building-specific evacuation and safety information at [email protected] / Telephone Number: (0)20 7679 7234.
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Overview

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• About View
  • PEARL is a large warehouse style building with 2 floors.
  • There is a single main lift and single main staircase within the building.
  • The different floors are not signed but instead are referred to by the named facilities on each floor, such as Buzz and Vibe on the ground floor, and Treble and Riff on the first floor.
  • View information on Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory (PEARL).
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest underground station is Dagenham East.
  • The nearest train station is Romford.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• There are two entrances into PEARL which both provide step-free access to the ground floor.
  The most accessible entrance to the front of the building has automatic doors.
  There is a second entrance to the rear of the building with manual doors.
• The accessible entrance is signed Person Environment Activity Research Laboratory.
  The rear entrance is not named or signed.
• The accessible entrance provides step-free access to the reception area on the ground floor.
• The second entrance to the rear of the building provides stepped access to the Spin facility on the first floor.

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Getting Around

• There is generally step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
• There is only stepped access to the Spin facility on the first floor.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes on the ground floor are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  Some of the flooring on the first floor includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• There are resting areas in some circulation areas and open plan areas on the first floor.
• Overhead, wall, and door mounted wayfinding signage is providing throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor off the main access corridor and to the rear of the building, and on the first floor near the open plan area.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations with a transfer space on the right hand side are located on the ground floor only. There is only a toilet with adaptations with a transfer space on the left hand side on the first floor.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located off the main access corridor on the ground floor, and near the open plan area on the first floor.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor off the main access corridor, and on the first floor near the open plan area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor off the main access corridor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within one of the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor off the main access corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor off the main access corridor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor off the main access corridor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Labs View
  • View information on PEARL - Spin (opens new tab) .

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance to the PEARL building.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students and visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 18m from the main entrance to the PEARL building.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located to the left hand side of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 115cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 80cm.
• The width of the opening is 113cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 111cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead after the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 106cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the right after the main entrance.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and the first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 153cm (width) x 133cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the reception area.
• The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is an additional set of stairs to the rear of the building, as shown in the photographs.
  There are two sets of single manual doors on the ground floor to access this additional staircase.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Peninsular)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located off the main access corridor on the ground floor.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm (width) x 400cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 82cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 280cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 178cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 134cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 143cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located off the main access corridor on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, off the main access corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 128cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, off the main access corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 166cm (width) x 213cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Rear - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 166cm (width) x 244cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, on the left out of the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 108cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.