Photopollution or light pollution is one of the bad effects on natural ecosystems. However, this danger can also be reduced by increasing lighting practices to provide nighttime visibility and security.
Here are a few simple tips to help reduce light pollution without sacrificing comfort or safety of the community, as reported by the Dalmarfans website on Wednesday (03/06/2019).
1. Use CFL Lights
Use compact fluorescent lights (CFL) and LED lights that produce warm white lighting. Many LED lights emit blue light with short wavelengths that spread easily into the atmosphere, which causes eye fatigue, damages night vision and adds light pollution.
2. Protect the Lamp
Choose shielded outdoor lighting, meaning there is a solid lid on a light bulb that prevents light from being transmitted directly into the sky. This is to minimize sky pollution and can protect existing equipment by buying and installing affordable colors.
3. Install the Motion Sensor
Install the motion sensor on the outdoor equipment so it turns on when needed and turned off after a short time. Be sure to test and adjust the motion detector sensitivity as needed to prevent the lamp from turning on and off unnecessarily.
4. Certified lights
Use IDA-certified Dark Sky Lighting, which is designed to minimize glare, light spills, and sky light. Lamp fixtures that are approved by dark skies are available in various chandeliers, flush mounts, pendants, and wall sconces.
If you live near the beach, use a certified Turtle Turtle Lighting. These shielded lighting fixtures produce long wavelength light, which is not easily spread out, and must be installed low to avoid high angle brightness.
5. Turn off the lights
Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights when you are at home for the night or before going to bed to prevent lighting of dawn until dawn.
Here are a few simple tips to help reduce light pollution without sacrificing comfort or safety of the community, as reported by the Dalmarfans website on Wednesday (03/06/2019).
1. Use CFL Lights
Use compact fluorescent lights (CFL) and LED lights that produce warm white lighting. Many LED lights emit blue light with short wavelengths that spread easily into the atmosphere, which causes eye fatigue, damages night vision and adds light pollution.
2. Protect the Lamp
Choose shielded outdoor lighting, meaning there is a solid lid on a light bulb that prevents light from being transmitted directly into the sky. This is to minimize sky pollution and can protect existing equipment by buying and installing affordable colors.
3. Install the Motion Sensor
Install the motion sensor on the outdoor equipment so it turns on when needed and turned off after a short time. Be sure to test and adjust the motion detector sensitivity as needed to prevent the lamp from turning on and off unnecessarily.
4. Certified lights
Use IDA-certified Dark Sky Lighting, which is designed to minimize glare, light spills, and sky light. Lamp fixtures that are approved by dark skies are available in various chandeliers, flush mounts, pendants, and wall sconces.
If you live near the beach, use a certified Turtle Turtle Lighting. These shielded lighting fixtures produce long wavelength light, which is not easily spread out, and must be installed low to avoid high angle brightness.
5. Turn off the lights
Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights when you are at home for the night or before going to bed to prevent lighting of dawn until dawn.
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