Since 2014, DarkSkyLab has been developing and implementing solutions to measure, analyze, model and map light pollution.
Our tools and services help diagnose and mitigate the negative impacts of artificial lighting, in order to reduce energy consumption, protect biodiversity and human health, and preserve the night sky.
We offer a complete chain of technological tools and scientific methods:
measuring sky brightness from the ground
analysis of satellite and aerial night-time images to locate light sources and de-tect lighting practices
analysis of light point databases and production of monitoring indicators
night sky quality modeling (light halos)
simulation of the direct visibility of light sources
Our solutions are aimed at both the public and private sectors:
local authorities and public lighting managers
professionals in lighting design, construction and public works, urban and re-gional planning
operators of transport infrastructure, sports facilities, industrial, agricultural or commercial sites
natural area managers
professionals in the health, insurance and safety sectors
researchers and scientific organizations
Explore our projectsOur tools and services are based on five main pillars:
Rigorous scientific methods drawn from the world of research
Expert knowledge of the issues addressed
Constant investment in R&D to enhance our tools and analyses
The need to educate and support our customers, to provide them with clear, operational information
A multidisciplinary team at the crossroads of data science, geomatics, software engineering, astrophysics and ecology
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