I've noticed alot of cities have streetlights that are tinted slightly copper/orange, instead of the clear/white lights we're used to indoors. Is there a reason for this?
2007-02-10 20:29:27 · 9 answers · asked by la_resistance28 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The glare is cut down by adding the colors.. It makes the area look more pleasant..
2007-02-10 20:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many years ago it was found that the sodium or orange type lights were better for night drivers to see better.
2007-02-11 04:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They put them up for better view in the fog. The only thing is that you can't see past the darn things. I think they make it worse.
2007-02-11 04:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by OU812 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it is the sodium tubes they use, which give off a yellowy light.
2007-02-11 04:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep :-) those light are probably near houses and it's so there isn't so much light pollution, and so that there aren't as many bright lights shining into the house when people are trying to sleep.
2007-02-11 04:33:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're high pressure sodium lights.
They don't use much electricity and they have a long life.
And they're great for growing reefer as well.
2007-02-11 04:32:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
white light would probaby be to bright and would cause glares at night... or just too bright in general
2007-02-11 04:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by fireprincess90 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
greater wavelenght ,better view
2007-02-11 04:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havne't noticed.
2007-02-11 04:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by 0821l_4a8^#y$855 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋