LED: Beyond the hype

Using light-emitting diode (LED) technology can virtually eliminate routine maintenance, save energy over traditional streetlights, enhance nighttime visibility, and offer environmental advantages (the diodes don't contain mercury). In order to maximize performance and savings, this article presents ways to ensure the best return on investment, such as setting sustainable performance goals, specifying the system, considering target efficacy, and understanding lumen depreciation. Finally, gain knowledge from shared experience by talking to other communities that have success stories in this area.

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  • http://www.pwmag.com/table-of-contents/the-magazine.aspx
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1606878
• Authors:
  • Henderson, Duane
• Publication Date: 2013-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 88-90, 92
• Serial:
  • Public Works
  • Volume: 144
  • Publisher: Hanley Wood
  • ISSN: 0033-3840
  • Serial URL: http://www.pwmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Light emitting diodes; Night visibility; Street lighting
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01483715
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 13 2013 9:13AM