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Title Design, Deployment and Evolution of Heterogeneous Smart Public Lighting Systems
ID_Doc 40311
Authors Pasolini, G; Toppan, P; Zabini, F; De Castro, C; Andrisano, O
Title Design, Deployment and Evolution of Heterogeneous Smart Public Lighting Systems
Year 2019
Published Applied Sciences-Basel, 9, 16
DOI 10.3390/app9163281
Abstract Street lighting characterizes many smart city initiatives around the world. In fact, significant savings can be achieved by not only replacing traditional luminaires with low-power LEDs, but also providing streetlights with smart light controllers and network connectivity, allowing the introduction of a sensible light intensity management and reduction of maintenance costs. Moreover, if designed with a far-looking view, smart lighting infrastructure could also support city-wide Internet of Things services, becoming key enablers of the smart city revolution, also in the 5G perspective. In this paper, we provide a thorough discussion on network architectures and communication technologies that could be adopted for smart public lighting applications, showing their benefits and downsides. Starting with significant activity on research, implementation and in-field testing, we also outline the steps required for the deployment of a smart public lighting infrastructure, each discussed in accordance with the network topology considered. Finally, we introduce some additional services that a smart public lighting infrastructure could support and discuss the benefits that would arise from integration with the upcoming 5G cellular network.
Author Keywords smart lighting; street lighting; smart city; Internet of Things; 5G networks
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000484444100075
WoS Category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; Engineering, Multidisciplinary; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Physics, Applied
Research Area Chemistry; Engineering; Materials Science; Physics
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/16/3281/pdf?version=1565944318
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