Prepared by the
Evaluation and Development of Potential Solutions of Significant Areas of Light
Pollution and Dissemination of Findings
Proposal for the
During the last decade,
- light pollution had negative biological effect on plants and animals,
- light trespass provided glare and sky glow affecting our nighttime view of the stars, wasting energy, water, and exhausting our natural resources,
- and inefficient light had adverse effects on nighttime safety
Study of Current U of A Campus at Night
Non-cutoff vs. Cutoff Fixtures
Targeting Non-usable Spaces
Discontinuous Lighted Paths
High Efficacy & Coefficient of Utilization
Glare and Blinding Effects
Light Fixtures Integrated on Building Exteriors
Undirected Lighting: Sky Glow and Light Trespass
Building Entrance Lighting
Current Problems
The scope of our larger proposal includes Four Phases;
1. Development phase
2. Dissemination phase
3. Implementation phase*
4. Assessment phase*
* Not included in this proposal
The current proposal focuses on the first two phases; the development phase and the dissemination phase, which are
divided into six stages to be conducted over a total period
of two years, dedicating one year to each phase.
DEVELOPMENTPHASE
2005
DISSEMINATIONPHASE
2006
STAGE 1
-Nighttime aerial photographs
Preliminary Assessment for Campus Outdoor Light Pollution
STAGE 2 -Evaluation of aerial photographs using GIS
-Determination of six typologies:
-Circulation space
-Parking lot
-General activity space
-Transitional space
-Roof
-Minor sports activity area
-Ground-level assessmentTargeting Light Pollution Areas
STAGE 3
Acquiring Detailed Data
-Quantitative inventory of luminaires
-Existing conditions surveys of physical context
-Documentation of materials and reflectivity values
STAGE 4
Spatial Data Interpretation and Analysis Using GIS
-Photometric measurement of light intensities
-Calculation of energy consumption and costs
-Collect crime and safety statistical data
-Variables entered into ArcGIS software for spatial statistic analysis
-Spatial autocorrelations among variables for causal relationships
STAGE 5
Developing Design Solutions and Recommendations
-Construct physical models for each typological location
-Simulate scale models with variable light source intensities and variable physical form and material
-Develop design solutions and recommendations (**including student competition for luminaire design)
-Simulate energy, resource and cost savings
-Regenerate night sky image with computer rendering software
STAGE 6
Dissemination and Education
-Prepare, edit and compile dissemination materials
-Conduct short-courses
-Facilitate one-day workshops
We are in the process of developing:
1. Community Partnerships
2. Funding Sources Possibilities
If you are interested in participating in any capacity with the SLC please contact
The University of Arizona:
Dr. N. Chalfoun (520)621-6751 [email protected]
Dr. K. Mintai (520)621-1004 [email protected]
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