1. Smarter Streetlights.
- Author
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Cook, Tomas
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MUNICIPAL lighting , *LIGHT pollution , *STREET lighting , *SMART cities , *INTERNET of things , *PREVENTION - Abstract
The article explores the need for adding smart technology systems to light emitting diode (LED) lamps among municipal lighting in smart municipalities in the U.S. It mentions the benefits of adding sensors, controls and communication technology to streetlights in improving the utility of the streetlight and creates potential areas to grid of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It also adds the smart technology benefits in enhancing street safety with better light quality and improved visibility.
- Published
- 2017