dc.contributor.author
Pérez Vega, Catherine
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Hölker, Franz
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Zielinska-Dabkowska, Karolina M.
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Jechow, Andreas
dc.date.accessioned
2024-06-25T06:53:50Z
dc.date.available
2024-06-25T06:53:50Z
dc.identifier.uri
https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/handle/fub188/43938
dc.identifier.uri
http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-43648
dc.description.abstract
Bridge illumination gave rise to night-time illuminated paths across aquatic systems. However, if bridge artificial light at night (ALAN) reach waterbodies, it can result in polarised light pollution (PLP), which might alter the optical conditions of a river by night and potentially interfere with moonlight polarisation signals reflected off the water’s surface. It is a night-time phenomenon that can detrimentally change the behaviour of organisms sensitive to horizontally reflected polarised moonlight, a navigational cue and signal known to be used by flying water-seeking insects to detect suitable aquatic habitats to reproduce and lay eggs. In this study, we quantify the reflection of ALAN-induced polarisation patterns at the water’s surface near seven illuminated bridges crossing the river Spree in Berlin. The photometric data shows that bridge illumination induces PLP, which reflects from the water’s surface when measured at specific locations in space considered as potential flying paths for polarotactic aquatic insects. ALAN-induced polarisation findings at illuminated bridges suggest that PLP is a pollutant that illuminates aquatic areas. It requires better research as it can potentially affect polarimetric navigation in flying aquatic insects. As the extent of light pollution reaches riverine systems and aquatic habitats, the potential effects of PLP on freshwaters need the proper development of sustainable lighting solutions that can aid in preserving riverine nightscapes.
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13 Seiten
dc.rights.uri
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.subject
light pollution
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dc.subject
ecological light pollution
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dc.subject
artificial light at night (ALAN)
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bridge illumination
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polarised light pollution
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sustainable lighting
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dc.subject.ddc
500 Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik::570 Biowissenschaften; Biologie::570 Biowissenschaften; Biologie
dc.title
Polarised light pollution on river water surfaces caused by artificial light at night from illuminated bridges and surroundings
dc.type
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.articlenumber
2173
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.doi
10.4081/jlimnol.2024.2173
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.journaltitle
Journal of Limnology
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.volume
83
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.url
https://doi.org/10.4081/jlimnol.2024.2173
refubium.affiliation
Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie
refubium.affiliation.other
Institut für Biologie
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no
dcterms.accessRights.openaire
open access
dcterms.isPartOf.eissn
1723-8633
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