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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Light pollution negatively impacts urban populations by disrupting human circadian rhythms.
  • Accurate measurement of light pollution is crucial for effective mitigation strategies in cities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a prototype wireless sensor network for automated, long-term light pollution monitoring.
  • To investigate the architecture and design challenges of sensor modules and the overall network.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of a prototype wireless sensor network in Torun, Poland.
  • Utilization of LoRa (Long Range) wireless technology for data collection via networked gateways.
  • Analysis of sensor module architecture, network design, and collected light pollution data.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of a prototype wireless sensor network for light pollution measurement.
  • Presentation of example data illustrating the network's capability in an urban environment.
  • Identification of architectural and design considerations for urban sensor networks.

Conclusions:

  • The developed wireless sensor network provides a viable solution for automated, long-term light pollution monitoring.
  • The findings offer insights into the practical application and challenges of deploying such networks in urban settings.
  • This technology can support efforts to manage and reduce light pollution in cities.