COMAP's Illumination Control Mission (ICM) is working to promote awareness of the
impacts of light pollution and develop intervention strategies to mitigate those impacts. In
support of this ICM work, your task is to address measuring and mitigating the effects of
light pollution in various locations, incorporating both human and non-human concerns.
Speciically, you should:
Develop a broadly applicable metric to identify the light pollution risk level of a location.
Developing a metric to identify the light pollution risk level of a location can be a challenging
task, as light pollution's impacts may vary depending on the speciic location and the
surrounding environment. However, some factors that can be considered when developing
such a metric are:
Skyglow: Skyglow refers to the brightening of the night sky due to artiicial light sources. A
metric could be developed that measures the skyglow in a particular location, taking into
account the brightness of the night sky and the extent to which it obscures the view of stars
and other celestial objects.
Light Trespass: Light trespass refers to the unwanted or unnecessary illumination of areas
that are not intended to be lit. A metric could be developed that measures the amount of
light that spills over into neighboring properties or outdoor areas, taking into account the
direction, intensity, and duration of the light.
Flicker and Glare: Flicker and glare are the rapid changes in brightness and the blinding
effect caused by intense artiicial lighting. A metric could be developed that measures the
licker and glare in a particular location, taking into account the intensity and direction of
the light, as well as the type of lighting technology being used.
Ecological Impact: Light pollution can have signiicant impacts on wildlife, including changes
in migration patterns, reproductive success, and behavior. A metric could be developed that
measures the ecological impact of light pollution in a particular location, taking into account
the species present and their sensitivity to light.
Human Health Impact: Light pollution can also have signiicant impacts on human health
and well-being, including disruptions to sleep, mood, and cognitive performance. A metric
could be developed that measures the human health impact of light pollution in a particular