LIGHTING PAUL COGGINS managing director UK and Ireland, Thorn Lighting T
o most people, sports floodlighting conjures up images of large sports stadia with CTV lighting requirements. However, for smaller sporting venues, such as multi-use
outdoor games areas (MUGAs), recreational tennis and training pitches, a different approach is appropriate, where money is limited and tall lighting columns can be unacceptable. A substantial proportion of the cost of an installation is that of
the lighting column. Typically, MUGAs use 10-12m columns with powerful 1-2kW projectors. Costs increase sharply with mounting height as do planning issues. It’s therefore often advantageous if floodlights could be used at lower levels. Thorn’s latest sports floodlight – the Are-
aflood – fills the long awaited request for a precision floodlight for smaller sports projects. Heartlands High School in Wood Green, London is the first secondary school to install the lighting system. Its pupils don’t have to miss their evening practice
at their new MUGA. Their neighbours are not inconvenienced by spill light and Haringey Council is not faced with large electricity bills. Following appraisals, Thorn has re-
Areaflood is ideal for small projects
designed its Areaflood range to take a series of discharge lamps from 70W to 600W. The optic is based on the more powerful Champion sports projector, with an inclined front glass and integrated visor giving precise light control. The result is a product suitable for mounting heights of 6-8m, which meets the Institute of Lighting Engineers’ guidelines for the control of light pollution, with- out the need for tilting the floodlight. At Heartlands, three MUGAs are lit with 400W floodlights on 7m columns, giving 320 lux. Areaflood can be supplied with lighting controls and hot-restrike gear.
GEOFF HALL managing director, Abacus Lighting P
rotecting the environment through careful lighting de- sign is a major priority for Abacus. Some stadiums are situated in residential neighbourhoods or areas of natu-
ral beauty and subject to strict planning regulations. With this in mind we developed our Challenger® range of floodlights to control obtrusive light. The latest generation of precision re- flector systems reduce overspill and direct light where needed. Now, following two years of research, we have taken the
aesthetic impact of floodlighting a step further with the de- velopment of our unique range of stadium telescopic masts. These were specifically developed to satisfy the planning
Telescopic masts at Al Shamal
stadium in Qatar
demands of the new Al Shamal stadi- um in Qatar which insisted on minimal impact on the beautiful Qatar skyline. The stadium was designed with four
corner turret structures around the football field, which mimic the origi- nal Al Shamal fort itself. In order to retain its traditional appearance, we developed the telescopic masts to sit inside the four turrets. Towering to 43m when in use, they disappear down inside the turrets allowing the sta- dium to maintain its low profile when the lights are not in use. A further development is the touch screen technology that
controls both the floodlighting and the mast operation. This system is capable of using an online interface which means that, in the near future, we could monitor and control the floodlighting and masts from a desktop in the UK if necessary. The floodlights link up to real-time data exchanges, alert op-
erators when maintenance is needed and ensures light output is operating at optimum performance. The masts have also been installed at Lord’s and The Oval
cricket grounds, again, helping to overcome strict planning requirements. We continually look at ways to improve our lighting ranges and a key part of our service is the ability to help customers in planning or environmental challenges.
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