This ASSIST recommends volume provides a general overview of outdoor lighting and discusses the objectives and applications of outdoor lighting and factors to consider when planning an outdoor lighting installation. These issues include visibility and visual comfort, security, aesthetics, energy usage, light pollution, and economic feasibility.

Last Updated | September 10, 2010

Efficient Street Lighting Design Guide for Connecticut

This design guide was developed to help municipalities in designing and specifying energy-efficient street lighting to meet their illumination goals. With an emphasis on light pollution issues, the guide provides illustrative examples of typical street lighting designs and presents alternative options,

Last Updated | September 8, 2010

This publication discusses what light is, how light is processed by the eye, what the components are that make up light, and how light is measured. This publication briefly discusses the different types of electronic light sources available on the market.

Last Updated | September 6, 2010