Silla University to Conduct Light Pollution Impact Assessment for Busan Again... Strengthening Urban Nightscape

Silla University will once again be in charge of conducting the environmental impact assessment on light pollution for Busan City. This work aims to systematically manage the inconveniences and environmental effects caused by the increase in urban nighttime lighting.

Silla University (President Heo Namsik) announced on April 29 that it will carry out the "Light Pollution Environmental Impact Assessment Service" promoted by Busan City. The purpose of this project is to comprehensively analyze the impact of artificial lighting on residential environments, citizen health and safety, as well as on the natural and industrial environment.

Recently, as urban nighttime lighting has rapidly increased, social interest in light pollution has grown as well. There is a heightened emphasis on the need for scientific management, with issues being raised regarding sleep disturbances, glare, and disruption of ecosystems caused by unnecessary lighting.

The research will be led by Professor Bae Sangdae of the Department of Fire and Safety Engineering at Silla University, with Professors Kim Sungwook and Choi Woochang of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering also participating. The research team plans to investigate the lighting environment and the actual state of light pollution throughout Busan, and to develop improvement measures that reflect the unique characteristics of each region.

Silla University previously carried out projects related to light pollution for Busan City in both 2023 and 2024. Drawing on its experience in field research and data accumulation, the university aims to conduct a more precise analysis for this assessment by incorporating the changed nighttime lighting environment.

Through this research, it is expected that the inconvenience to citizens caused by excessive artificial lighting will be reduced, and that a management system for urban lighting environments will be established to achieve a balance among safety, landscape, and the environment.

Professor Bae Sangdae said, "Light is essential for maintaining urban safety and vitality, but excessive lighting can actually create problems. Based on our field experience and research capabilities, we will propose improvement measures that citizens can truly feel."

Silla University has been participating in addressing local issues based on research in the fields of environment and engineering, and continues its research to improve the urban environment.

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