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DOI: 10.4230/OASIcs.SpaceCHI.2025.16
Lighting Scenarios and Human Well-Being in Extreme Environments: Insights from St. Kliment Ohridski Antarctic Base

Authors: Christina Balomenaki, Ismene Chrysochoou, and Konstantinos-Alketas Oungrinis

Published in: OASIcs, Volume 130, Advancing Human-Computer Interaction for Space Exploration (SpaceCHI 2025)

Abstract
Lighting is a critical factor in human well-being, cognitive function, and performance - particularly in extreme and confined environments such as space habitats and Antarctic research stations. Despite its importance, limited research exists on how individuals adapt lighting to meet personal and contextual needs in these settings. This study investigates lighting use at the Bulgarian Antarctic base, focusing on how inhabitants adjusted natural and artificial light to support mood, comfort, and daily routines. Data was collected through on-site observations, qualitative interviews, and structured questionnaires. Results reveal key challenges in current lighting systems, including a lack of flexibility, user control, and emotional responsiveness. Findings suggest that human-centered lighting - especially systems that are adaptable, automated, and user-driven - can significantly improve well-being and operational efficiency in isolated environments. These insights inform future design strategies for space analogues and extraterrestrial habitats, contributing to the advancement of human-computer interaction in space exploration through responsive and personalized lighting solutions.
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Christina Balomenaki, Ismene Chrysochoou, and Konstantinos-Alketas Oungrinis. Lighting Scenarios and Human Well-Being in Extreme Environments: Insights from St. Kliment Ohridski Antarctic Base. In Advancing Human-Computer Interaction for Space Exploration (SpaceCHI 2025). Open Access Series in Informatics (OASIcs), Volume 130, pp. 16:1-16:25, Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik (2025)

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@InProceedings{balomenaki_et_al:OASIcs.SpaceCHI.2025.16,
  author =	{Balomenaki, Christina and Chrysochoou, Ismene and Oungrinis, Konstantinos-Alketas},
  title =	{{Lighting Scenarios and Human Well-Being in Extreme Environments: Insights from St. Kliment Ohridski Antarctic Base}},
  booktitle =	{Advancing Human-Computer Interaction for Space Exploration (SpaceCHI 2025)},
  pages =	{16:1--16:25},
  series =	{Open Access Series in Informatics (OASIcs)},
  ISBN =	{978-3-95977-384-3},
  ISSN =	{2190-6807},
  year =	{2025},
  volume =	{130},
  editor =	{Bensch, Leonie and Nilsson, Tommy and Nisser, Martin and Pataranutaporn, Pat and Schmidt, Albrecht and Sumini, Valentina},
  publisher =	{Schloss Dagstuhl -- Leibniz-Zentrum f{\"u}r Informatik},
  address =	{Dagstuhl, Germany},
  URL =		{https://drops.dagstuhl.de/entities/document/10.4230/OASIcs.SpaceCHI.2025.16},
  URN =		{urn:nbn:de:0030-drops-240060},
  doi =		{10.4230/OASIcs.SpaceCHI.2025.16},
  annote =	{Keywords: sensponsive design, human-centric lighting, circadian light, colorful lighting}
}
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