Maximum allowable error (avg illuminance)

[kmhalam]

Hello,

I have prepared a grid-based simulation model with 20 grid points. To validate my model, I took two sets of measurement on the floor and 0.87m height. I compared the average illuminance acquired from measurement and simulation. On the floor, I can see an error rate of 10% and for 0.87 m height, 1%. For the measurement, I have used a clear sky condition on the 23rd of November 14:30 to 16:00. My question, what is the maximum allowable error range for such kind of comparison? can anyone comment from own experience? or guide me to the related document?

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[sarith]

I guess anything in the ballpark of 10% is pretty good.

The validation done work done by John Mardaljevic in 1995 had a deviation of around 6-13%. That research is pretty much the basis for everything that we do in daylighting simulations with Radiance today.
The official CIE standard allows for an error of around 6% (average) to 11% (single point).

[kmhalam]

Thank you very much @sarith for your input!