Outdoor Lighting and Crime - Amper
Outdoor Lighting and Crime - Amper
Outdoor Lighting and Crime - Amper
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11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
The Astronomical Society of Victoria, Inc. provided the circumstances in which the writer<br />
conceived <strong>and</strong> conducted this study. Many individuals from the ASV <strong>and</strong> from astronomical<br />
<strong>and</strong> environmental groups in Australia <strong>and</strong> elsewhere provided information <strong>and</strong><br />
encouragement, especially Dr Fabio Falchi of Italy <strong>and</strong> Dr Jenik Hollan of Czechia. A few<br />
others appeared to see the emerging results as something akin to heresy, but their comments<br />
often proved useful in indicating where the line of reasoning had to be honed.<br />
Mention of individuals or organisations anywhere in this document does not imply their<br />
agreement with or responsibility for the content.<br />
The writer is pleased to acknowledge the sustained patience <strong>and</strong> support of his dear wife as an<br />
essential factor in the completion of this work.<br />
12. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST<br />
The Astronomical Society of Victoria, Inc. funded the acquisition of SA (1997), SA (1999),<br />
ILE (1999), Painter (1999), Pease (1999) <strong>and</strong> the Hagner EC1 luxmeter for use in this <strong>and</strong><br />
other lighting improvement projects. Otherwise, the writer self-funded the project. From the<br />
outset, the intention has been for this document to be freely available on the Internet.<br />
The writer has been a member of the Astronomical Society of Victoria since 1955 <strong>and</strong> a<br />
member of the British Astronomical Association since 1957, is a consultant in optics, visual<br />
optics <strong>and</strong> lighting, <strong>and</strong> is an inactive minor shareholder in an industrial photometry company.<br />
The sole reason for the existence of this document is the writer’s concern about the<br />
undesirable scientific, social <strong>and</strong> environmental effects of excessive <strong>and</strong> wasteful outdoor<br />
artificial lighting. The writer has not consciously withheld mention of any relevant contrary<br />
facts or studies.<br />
13. CONTACT<br />
Constructive criticism <strong>and</strong> suggested corrections or additions relating to Parts 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 of this<br />
work can be sent to bajc@alphalink.com.au<br />
Please include the filename or title of this document <strong>and</strong> the version date in comments.<br />
It is not possible to guarantee a response. Anonymous material will be ignored.<br />
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