Pioneering Sustainable Illumination

for Port Ecosystems

At the Port Lighting study, we have delved into the fascinating realm of lighting and its impact on the environment in port areas. Our research has focused on understanding and mitigating the challenges posed by artificial lighting to the delicate balance of ecosystems and wildlife in and around ports. With a special emphasis on LED lighting, we aim to harness its potential to support and protect nature in these vital maritime zones.

A glimpse of the future with LED lighting illuminating the port’s powerful cranes, showcasing the harmonious blend of cutting-edge technology and eco-consciousness.

Artificial lighting can have profound effects on the natural rhythms and behaviors of animals, leading to disruption in their life cycles. It can also contribute to biofouling issues and even impact the efficiency of sea transport operations. However, we recognize the crucial need for sufficient lighting to enable round-the-clock work in port terminals.

The Port Lighting Project strives to strike the perfect harmony between the negative impacts of artificial lighting on nature and the operational requirements of port areas. Our goal is to develop an energy-efficient, ecologically conscious, and safe lighting solution that embraces the power of LED technology.

Key aspects of our project include meticulous planning of luminaires, spectrum optimization, precise positioning, and automated dimming. By fine-tuning these elements, we can create a secure working environment for employees while fostering a more natural habitat for organisms and wildlife within port regions.

Table of Contents

Ecological Port Lighting and Biodiversity of the Port Area

1 INTRODUCTION

2 PORT AREA BIOFOULING
2.1 The Formation of Biofilms
2.2 Effects of Light and Illumination on Biofouling
2.3 Light Factors Which Affect the Process of Biofouling
2.3.1 Light Intensity Effect on Biofouling
2.3.2 Light Color Effect on Biofouling
2.3.3 UV-light Effect on Biofouling
2.3.4 Light Exposure Time Effect on Biofouling
2.4 Temperature Effect on Biofouling
2.5 The complexity of Mitigation Measures Against Biofouling

3 LIGHT POLLUTION
3.1 Light Pollution in Port Areas
3.2 Light Pollution Effects
3.3 Types of Light Pollution in General
3.4 How to Influence the Amount of Light Pollution

4 BIODIVERSITY MONITORING
4.1 Monitoring Methods
4.2 Remote Sensing Data Collection
4.3 Upward Radiance Remote Sensing
4.4 Camera Based Sensors
4.5 Citizen Science
4.6 Interpolated Single-Channel Detector Maps
4.7 Harmful Algae Event Database (HAEDAT)
4.8 Underwater Visual Surveys

5 DEVELOPED LIGHT FIXTURES
5.1 FL-HM Marine Grade High Mast LED Floodlight
5.2 FL-CC Marine Grade LED Floodlight
5.2.1 Amber version
5.3 FL-TBL-3-PW Marine Grade Passageway Luminaire
5.4 FL-TBL-3-UV Marine Grade UV Luminaire
5.5 FL-TBL-3-Amber Marine Grade UV Luminaire

6 LIGHTING PLANNING
6.1 Standards, Guidelines, and Regulations
6.2 Lighting Level Measurement
6.3 Beam Angles and Optics
6.4 Safety
6.5 Lighting Control
6.6 Maintenance
6.7 Security

7 LIGHTING CONTROL
7.1 Benefits of Using Automated Lighting Control
7.2 Circadian Rhythm
7.3 Wireless Control
7.3.1 Casambi
7.3.2 Casambi Products with Finlight Solution

8 POSSIBLE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF RF IN PORT AREAS
8.1.1 Behavioral effect
8.1.2 Morphological effect
8.1.3 Reproduction effect
8.1.4 Thermal effect

9 THEORETICAL SOLUTION
9.1 Solution Framework

APPENDICES
REFERENCES