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I can see clearly now: innovations in indoor and outdoor lighting.


Courtsider Sports Lighting, the innovator in tennis-court lighting, introduces the Aerosystem, breaking new ground in aesthetics, construction, and functionality. The distinctive low-profile construction provides brilliant, glare-free illumination with precise light control and minimum spillage beyond the court. The one-piece, die-cast system increases durability, while the unique aerodynamic shape creates less wind-loading requirement for the pole. A modular mounting design allows for easier, faster installation and maintenance. For more information, call call (800) 794-3448 or fax (800) 245-0147.

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GKI GKI General Kinetics Incorporated
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GKI Global Knowledge Infrastructure
 Perm-O-Snap light sets are engineered to meet performance standards more rigorous than the baseline UL requirements year after year. GKI's German-engineered, vertically mounted tungsten tungsten (tŭng`stən) [Swed.,=heavy stone], metallic chemical element; symbol W; at. no. 74; at. wt. 183.85; m.p. about 3,410°C;; b.p. 5,660°C;; sp. gr. 19.3 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +4, +5, or +6.  filaments last longer and burn brighter, and its dumet wires from Japan resist the corrosive effects of weather to ensure durable lamp-to-light set connection. GKI, known for its quality miniature light products of unparalleled colors and themes, offers a wide selection of premium Christmas and specialty lighting products. For more information, call (508) 543-7700 or (800) 666-6614.

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As street lighting poles become a unifying element in streetscape street·scape  
n.
1. An artistic representation of a street.

2. Surroundings composed of streets: the urban streetscape. 
 design by harmonizing the contrasting elements and scales of buildings, trees, and amenities, W.J. Whatley, Inc., a manufacturer of composite lighting poles and ornamental lamp posts, has helped municipalities and streetscape designers determine and achieve design objectives. Whatley's 30 distinct ornamental lamp post designs range from contemporary to historic reproduction. The company's custom design services can also match a municipality's existing lamp posts. For more information, call (303) 287-8053.

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Startronics Solar Lighting II, Inc., is introducing a new line of restroom lighting products for portable and fixes facilities. These low-level lighting systems are environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1]  and maintenance-free. Once installed, they will provide years of dependable lighting, safety, and comfort. Call (541) 317-1271 or fax (541) 317-0640.

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Soft Lighting Systems provide full cut-off cut-off Anesthesiology The point at which elongation of the carbon chain of the 1-alkanol family of anesthetics results in a precipitous drop in the anesthetic potential of these agents–eg, at > 12 carbons in length, there is little anesthetic activity,  illumination for outdoor recreational sports lighting applications. Recognized by International Dark-Sky Association The International Dark-Sky Association (acronym: IDA) is a US-based non-profit organisation incorporated in 1988 by a group of astronomers in order to encourage darker skies (through lighting that creates less skyglow) in the USA, and, eventually, throughout the world by the  for light pollution and obtrusive ob·tru·sive  
adj.
1. Thrusting out; protruding: an obtrusive rock formation.

2. Tending to push self-assertively forward; brash: a spoiled child's obtrusive behavior.
 glare control, Soft Lighting Systems will provide outstanding lighting levels on the field with zero complaints off the field. For more information, contact: (888) 789-SOFT or www.softline.com/soft

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Ruud Lighting's Parabolic par·a·bol·ic   also par·a·bol·i·cal
adj.
1. Of or similar to a parable.

2. Of or having the form of a parabola or paraboloid.
 Rectangular Series flood-lights produce a low-profile, ground-hugging effect suitable for a number of outdoor applications. The luminaire's parabolic-shaped reflector reflector: see telescope.  and compact size provides ideal light-distribution patterns. Features such as the exclusive seven-year warranted DeltaGuard finish, heat-sunk components, and weatherproof doorframe help ensure fixture life. For more information, call (800) 236-7000.

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Your sports lighting projects can be fast, easy, and trouble-free with Musco's Light-Structure System, a completely engineered system from foundation to poletop, with only five major components to install. The Light-Structure System offers major advantages by using five important principles: energy efficient, durability, environmental sensitivity, safety, and cost. Owners will benefit from energy efficiency, guaranteed factory alignment, substantial reduction of wasted spill light, and low maintenance; while contractors and designers will reduce time and labor costs and be assured a trouble-free lighting system. The 5 Easy Pieces simplify installation and eliminate guess-work and callbacks. For more information, call (800) 825-6030.

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The Nighthawk nighthawk: see goatsucker.
nighthawk

Any of several species of North and South American birds in the whippoorwill family (Caprimulgidae) that are buff, reddish, or grayish brown, usually with light spots or patches, and 6–14 in.
 III floodnight from Lumark Lighting features a precision die-cut aluminum optical design that delivers superior beam control and efficiency, The Nighthawk III is designed and built to deliver maximum beam control, saving users nearly 1,860 watts of energy each hour it is used. The luminaire's bronze polyester powder-coat finish ensures corrosion resistance. For more information, contact Lumark Lighting, P.O. Box 820824, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

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Quality Lighting, a subsidiary of JJI JJI Juvenile Justice Institute (University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE)  Lighting Group, Inc., introduces the VisionAire, a tenon-mounted area and roadway lighting fixture for medium to high mounting heights. The elegant, contemporary architectural design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.

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 works well in a wide range of area and roadway ambient lighting Light that comes from all directions. Contrast with "directional lighting," which is made up of a light source with parallel light rays that do not diminish with distance. Also, contrast with "positional lighting," in which the rays are not parallel, but diminish in intensity from the  applications, including parking areas for parks, shopping centers, office complexes, hospitals, restaurants, and hotels. For more information, call (847) 451-0040 or fax (847) 451-6768.

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PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS.

(2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus).
 Lighting Control Systems introduces a product created specifically for the parks and recreation field--the Park Keeper Facilities Management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises.  System. This system will control all the lights at every ballfield, arena, park, and administration building. It also will monitor moisture levels, turning sprinklers on or off automatically, and provide the data necessary to create user-billing opportunities, The systems are easy to install and operate. For more information, call (800) 767-3674.

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With its new Sportsliter Solutions Team, Hubbell Lighting makes it easy for everyone to design, specify, and install the most efficient sports lighting system. The fully integrated system, a package including lighting and installation, is thoroughly explained in the company's new 14-page, full-color brochure. The brochure describes the Sportsliter Solutions Team Approach, which includes easy selection of optical systems, ballasts, aiming diagrams, complete installation, and more. The brochure also includes an easy-to-use chart that provides a look at typical field specifications. For more information, call (800) 627-3377.

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The historical look of the early 19th century has become more and more popular on college campuses, in parks, and along streetscapes. Now, authentic replicas of historic cast iron posts made from original materials are available from the Unique Solutions Division of Holophane Corporation. Unique Solutions' light posts are constructed entirely from cast iron, making them an ideal choice when accurate reproductions are desired. A wide selection is available to meet the needs of most historically styled areas. For more information, call (614) 345-9631.

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The Olympus from hessamerica, a subsidiary of JJI Lighting Group, Inc., offers contemporary European design in specification-grade, pole-mounted landscape area lighting. A finned finned  
adj.
Having a fin, fins, or finlike parts. Often used in combination: single-finned; multifinned. 
, domed shade with integral dual trim rings around the lens is connected to a gracefully arched dual mast. Four mounting heights are available, including a roadway lighting model. The Olympus has a thick-walled, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy outer housing, with rugged cast aluminum carrier elements. A shockproof shock·proof  
adj.
Constructed or designed to withstand blows or jarring.


shockproof
Adjective

capable of absorbing shock without damage

shockproof adj
 clear globe protects the lamp from the elements. All exposed surfaces are finished in a fade-resistant, durable baked enamel enamel, a siliceous substance fusible upon metal. It may be so compounded as to be transparent or opaque and with or without color, but it is usually employed to add decorative color. It was used to decorate jewelry in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.  coating. For more information, call (704) 471-2211 or fax (704) 471-2255.

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Date:May 1, 1998
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