Portable light towers are a significant source of glare to motorists entering a work zone. Although existing research has evaluated the effect of light tower orientation on visibility and glare, the … [Read more...] about Effects of Mounting Height, Offset Distance, and Number of Light Towers on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Discomfort Glare in Work Zones
Lighting Systems
Illumination and Visibility of Workers in Nighttime Highway Work Zones
Much of the construction work that occurs on high-speed roadways takes place at night to minimize impacts on drivers. Performing work at night exposes workers to hazards that are not present during … [Read more...] about Illumination and Visibility of Workers in Nighttime Highway Work Zones
Light Towers
Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
With the increasing needs to adopt nighttime construction strategies in order to avoid disruption of traffic flow, state agencies are currently experimenting with a new class of light towers known as … [Read more...] about Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
Shedding Danger: Today’s Light Towers Provide Technology to Make Jobsites Safer and More Productive
The presence of light source is crucial to environments, applications and sites where nighttime work takes place. This article discusses how manufacturers have made great strides to introduce new … [Read more...] about Shedding Danger: Today’s Light Towers Provide Technology to Make Jobsites Safer and More Productive