Highway lights according to the requirements
of the Department of Highways
What is the pattern of light distribution? This article has answers.
Street lamps are intended to illuminate the road. and traffic routes in both urban and rural areas to reduce accidentsand increase safety for those traveling on the road Providing light to cover the entire road or area that needs to be used is therefore important. Because the right amount of light helps to see things correctly. If the light distribution pattern is not good Too much light can cause accidents on the road.
In considering the form of light distribution of street lamps, two forms are considered.
1. Vertical light distribution of street lamps2. Lateral Light Distribution
1.1 Vertical Light Distribution
In considering the light distribution pattern of street lamps This model considers the distance from the street lamp in the direction parallel to the length of the road in order to know that each street lamp has the ability to cover a period of light. how many times of the street lamp installation height along the length of the road (TRL), which can divide the light distribution range into periods according to the table.
2.1 Lateral Light Distribution
Luminaire distribution shall use the definition of IESNA.
(Luminance Eng.ne er.ns Society of North America) is the main consideration of the luminous intensity distribution. On the road surface is a type that illuminates the front (Lateral Light Distributions herein called distribution type or type) and opposite each side of the street lamp position (Vertical Light D.strib tons, herein called Distribution range is divided into distribution types (Type) II, III and IV, which characterize the light distribution in front across the road, while providing a shorter distribution range (S; Short), medium (M; Medium) and long (L; Long) are indicators at the luminous intensity point. in the designated area By the distance on the road surface compared to the height of the street lamp, IESNA sets the criteria for classification. Street lamps are listed in the table below.
Light distribution properties
Lighting lamps can be classified according to the properties of light distribution in 4 types, which are
1. Non Cut-off light distribution
Including luminaires that do not control the beam path. Change the direction of the main beam of the lantern so that the light spreads much above the lantern. Causes light pollution (Sky Glow). Not suitable for installation on highways, can be used with small alley roads.
2. Semi Cut-off light distribution
Including luminaires with semi-perfect beam path control. Suitable for highways with community areas on both sides. and there is quite a lot of ambient light
3. Cut-off light distribution
Including luminaires with complete control of the beam path. Suitable for installation in general highways at high-speed traffic such as expressways, intercity expressways, etc.
4. Full Cut-off light distribution
Including luminaires that have a complete line of control of the light beam. Does not allow the light to spread upwards (True 90 ) Main beam of the luminaire do not change direction There is no diffused light above the lantern. Internal refracting light is suitable for installation in roads with high-speed traffic such as expressways, intercity expressways, etc.
Examples of Light Distribution in 4 Characteristics
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