Remote sensing of night lights: A review and an outlook for the future
Remote sensing of night light emissions in the visible band offers a unique opportunity to
directly observe human activity from space. This has allowed a host of applications including …
directly observe human activity from space. This has allowed a host of applications including …
Impacts of artificial light at night in marine ecosystems—A review
The globally widespread adoption of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) began in the mid‐20th
century. Yet, it is only in the last decade that a renewed research focus has emerged into its …
century. Yet, it is only in the last decade that a renewed research focus has emerged into its …
[HTML][HTML] Nighttime light remote sensing for urban applications: Progress, challenges, and prospects
Nighttime light (NTL) remote sensing data offer unique capabilities to characterize both the
extent and intensity of human activities and have been extensively used to understand …
extent and intensity of human activities and have been extensively used to understand …
11 pressing research questions on how light pollution affects biodiversity
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is closely associated with modern societies and is rapidly
increasing worldwide. A dynamically growing body of literature shows that ALAN poses a …
increasing worldwide. A dynamically growing body of literature shows that ALAN poses a …
Light pollution, circadian photoreception, and melatonin in vertebrates
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is increasing exponentially worldwide, accelerated by the
transition to new efficient lighting technologies. However, ALAN and resulting light pollution …
transition to new efficient lighting technologies. However, ALAN and resulting light pollution …
[HTML][HTML] How to measure light pollution—A systematic review of methods and applications
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is ever-present in modern society and has revolutionised our
lives. Along with its many benefits, ALAN can have adverse effects that are studied across …
lives. Along with its many benefits, ALAN can have adverse effects that are studied across …
[PDF][PDF] The Effect of the Installation Angle of the Sky Quality Meter on the Night Sky Brightness and the Beginning of the Fajr Prayer Time
Measuring the brightness of the night sky and determining the start of Fajr prayer times can
be done using SQM. Observations were made at OIF UMSU with coordinates 3o 34'55.06" N …
be done using SQM. Observations were made at OIF UMSU with coordinates 3o 34'55.06" N …
Light pollution of freshwater ecosystems: principles, ecological impacts and remedies
Light pollution caused by artificial light at night (ALAN) is increasingly recognized as a major
driver of global environmental change. Since emissions are rapidly growing in an urbanizing …
driver of global environmental change. Since emissions are rapidly growing in an urbanizing …
Measuring and monitoring light pollution: Current approaches and challenges
M Kocifaj, S Wallner, JC Barentine - Science, 2023 - science.org
Understanding the causes and potential mitigations of light pollution requires measuring
and monitoring artificial light at night (ALAN). We review how ALAN is measured, both from …
and monitoring artificial light at night (ALAN). We review how ALAN is measured, both from …
Potentiality of using Luojia 1-01 nighttime light imagery to investigate artificial light pollution
The successful launch of Luojia 1-01 complements the existing nighttime light data with a
high spatial resolution of 130 m. This paper is the first study to assess the potential of using …
high spatial resolution of 130 m. This paper is the first study to assess the potential of using …