Color CRT characterization presented solely in terms of the CIE system

Abstract

Color CRT characterization provides a convenient means of producing colors specified in terms of their chromaticity coordinates and luminances. It also simplifies the inverse procedure by enabling the determination of the chromaticities and luminances of displayed colors without direct measurement. This paper presents the characterization procedure entirely within the context of the well-known CIE system, a brief description of which is provided as background. This presentation is intended for those with access to a spectral radiometer but little familiarity with color specification or measurement.