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Security lighting
BOBBY E. RICKS AND TRUETT A. RICKS
Lighting does two main things: enhance observation and deny
camouflage. It is used to illuminate interior and exterior areas and
strategic locations such as entrances and loading docks. Lighting
applications consider safety and security needs in determining what
to light and how much to light. ere are different types of light
sources available for security applications. When choosing the type
of light, considerations include the cost, coverage, and service. You
should also consider whether the lights are going to be used with
closed-circuit television (CCTV), and whether the CCTV is black
and white or color. Contrast and color rendition usage will be affected
by the light source selec