Estudio y análisis del grado de contaminación lumínica en un polígono (o área) del sector norte de la ciudad de Quito de acuerdo a la normativa de polución lumínica mundial – propuestas de solución

Abstract

This project is focused on the determination of the light pollution level in a polygon located in the north of the city of Quito by using a night sky quality meter. The average value measured is 15.2 mag/arc*s². If a sky without light pollution has a value greater than or equal to 22 mag/arc*s², it is concluded that the sector under study has a high degree of light pollution. This work shows the possible reasons that caused the light pollution and the solutions to reduce the effects result of this phenomenon. In order to know if the light pollution is directly related to the excessive consumption of energy, we proceeded to determine the energy rating of the roads that are in the polygon under study. The results show that the street N3 Cap. Ramón Borja has an “F” rating corresponding to an inefficient energy consuming street. Finally, this project proposes solutions to reduce the degree of light pollution.