| Title: | Spatiotemporal analysis of light pollution in Samsun (Turkey) using spatial statistics and algebra from SNPP/VIIRS satellite imagery |
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| Authors: | ID Ozturk, Sarp Doruk (Author)
ID Ozturk, Derya (Author) |
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| Files: |  URL - Source URL, visit https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/ags/article/view/14506/12757
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  ZRC SAZU - The Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts
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| Abstract: | This study analyzes the spatiotemporal changes in light pollution in Samsun (Turkey) from 2012 to 2024 using remote sensing and geographic information systems. SNPP/VIIRS satellite data from five years were examined using spatial statistics and algebraic methods to measure nighttime light variations. Results show a sharp decline in dark sky areas and expansion of high light zones from 85.9 km² to 139.5 km², and medium zones from 87.6 km² to 145.5 km², driven by urbanization and industrial growth. Rapid changes occurred in Atakum, Ilkadim, Canik, and Tekkekoy, affecting sensitive ecological and astronomical sites. The strong correlation between light emissions and socio-economic indicators highlights the need for sustainable lighting policies to mitigate adverse environmental impacts. |
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| Keywords: | light pollution, remote sensing, geographic information systems, spatiotemporal analysis, SNPP/VIIRS, urbanization, environmental sustainability |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 10.07.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 66-89 |
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| Numbering: | letn. 65, št. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-27463  |
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| UDC: | 504.6:628.971.7(560Samsun)”2012/2024”, 528.8(560Samsun)”2012/2024” |
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| ISSN on article: | 1581-6613 |
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| DOI: | 10.3986/AGS.14506 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 267265027 |
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| Copyright: | Imetniki avtorskih pravic na prispevkih so avtorji |
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 08.02.2026 |
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| Views: | 45 |
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