Illumination of the Historic Centre in the Case of Tarnów, Poland, as a Source of Light Pollution

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Authors: Przemysław Tabaka, Anna Czaplicka, Marzena Nowak-Ocłoń, Irena Esmund, Magdalena Jagiełło-Kowalczyk, Beata Malinowska-Petelenz, Bogdan Siedlecki, Tomasz Ściężor
DOI: 10.3390/su18094182
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of lighting in historic urban spaces, using Tarnow (Poland) as a case study. The aim is to assess the impact of artificial light sources on visual comfort within the area, with particular consideration given to light pollution. A comprehensive inventory of active street lighting in the Old Town was conducted. Measurements taken at ground and eye level revealed strong inconsistencies: some areas were under-lit (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Impact of Light on Environment and Health Building Energy and Comfort Optimization Optical Wireless Communication Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainability
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
18
Issue
9
Pages
4182–4182
Publication date
23 April 2026
Language
EN