What it is
A monitoring service that uses night-time light observations to assess artificial lighting intensity in and around ports. It links port lighting patterns with energy use, environmental impacts and community concerns.
What questions it answers
How intense is artificial lighting in different parts of the port and adjacent coastal/urban areas?
Where are the main light pollution hotspots, and how do they evolve over time?
Can changes in lighting practices (e.g., shielding, dimming, technology upgrades) be detected and evaluated?
How it works (high level)
The service uses satellite night-time radiance data to produce maps and indicators describing lighting intensity and distribution. Time-series analytics highlight trends and enable the comparison of different time periods (before/after interventions, seasonal differences, etc.).
Role in the EO4PORT roadmap
This product addresses stakeholder concerns about light pollution, energy efficiency and ecological impacts, showing how EO can provide quantitative evidence to support greener lighting strategies and dialogue with local communities.