[Lvas] FW: IDA Specifier Bulletin for Dark Sky Applications: A Classification System for Lighting Zones

[roger ivester]

te: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:11:58 -0400
From: ida at darksky.org
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Subject: IDA Specifier Bulletin for Dark Sky Applications: A Classification System for Lighting Zones
















International Dark-Sky Association

Specifier Bulletin
Volume 2, Issue 1 

  

23 March, 2009 







The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is pleased to present Volume 2, Issue 1 of the IDA Specifier Bulletin for Dark Sky Applications: 

The BUG System: A Classification System for Lighting Zones

The first Specifier Bulletin of 2009 proudly showcases a breakthrough classification system for fixtures and luminaires. 

Based on the TM-15, the upgrade of the roadway shielding classification system by the Illuminating Engineering Society and the Lighting Research Center, the BUG system addresses light emitted from the luminaire in all directions, not just up into the sky. Called the BUG system for its measurement of Backlight, Uplight, and Glare, it provides the most comprehensive way of measuring the total lumens emitted by a fixture.   

The BUG measuring system works in conjunction with the ecologically rated lighting zones developed in the Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), jointly created by the IES and IDA. A draft of the MLO is open to public review until 10 April, 2009. Please use this easy guide to acquaint yourselves with this comprehensive system of lighting classification and better evaluate the Model Lighting Ordinance. 

Read the draft MLO >>

We look forward to receiving any comments you may have at ida at darksky.org  

Please forward this Specifier Bulletin to your colleagues and other professionals you feel would be interested in receiving this information.











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