Because light pollution has harmful consequences for human health and biodiversity, DarkSkyLab introduces a new visualization tool.
Dark Sky LabOne of its founders was a guest Buds of Youth Podcasthas just established an online interactive service platform: the Light pollution platform. Thanks to it, it is possible to view the latest maps Light pollutionLight pollutionSatellite images LaylaLayla And data on artificial lighting around the world. The platform also contains a statistical processing tool for sky brightness measurements, and the ability to produce its own light pollution indicators directly from its own data, for example before and after construction works. renewalrenewal Of the public lighting park.
Measure and analyze light pollution
DarkSkyLab, founded by a small group of scientists and engineers from Toulouse in 2013, develops and implements reference solutions for measuring, analysing, modeling and mapping light pollution. This includes the brightness of the night sky, i.e. halos of light over bright areas, and also direct visibility of light sources. You should know that the level of light pollution measured at night can be 30 times higher in case of overcast skies than in clear skies.
Consequences for health and biodiversity
In light of the current significant rise in oil pricesenergyenergyTherefore, necessary sobriety, reducing artificial lighting at night or using light sources that are more beneficial for the environment would also make it possible to mitigate the many negative consequences caused such as PressuresPressures on BiodiversityBiodiversity Or deterioration of human health. Furthermore, the Grenelle de l'environnement included the goal of “ Prevent or reduce the dangers or excessive disturbance caused to people and the environment BroadcastBroadcast to a lighta light industrial » In environmental law.
