by Ian Ashdown | Apr 19, 2021 | News, Press Release
The problem is astronomical — the blue light emitted by LED roadway luminaires has been shown to contribute to light pollution, especially when cool white LEDs are used. Blue light is preferentially scattered by air molecules, and so the higher the correlated color...
by Ian Ashdown | Apr 8, 2021 | News, Press Release
In Ultraviolet Radiation Terminology, SunTracker Technologies’ Senior Scientist, Ian Ashdown dares to get pedantic about how we describe ultraviolet radiation. Do the terms we use really mean what we think they mean? Could we be describing them more accurately?...
by Sinclair Scott | Mar 30, 2021 | News, Press Release
We are proud of Ian Ashdown, our Senior Scientist, for sharing the wealth of knowledge he has with the University of British Columbia Computer Science students. SunTracker believes it is important to share knowledge and mentor young minds contributing to a brighter...
by Ian Ashdown | Mar 18, 2021 | News, Press Release
Recent advances in LED-based luminaire design have enabled greenhouse operators to temporally control both the photon flux density (PFD) and spectral irradiance incident upon the plant canopy. However, it is difficult to predict the performance and benefits of these...
by Sinclair Scott | Mar 10, 2021 | News, Press Release
In celebration of International Woman’s Day, SunTracker congratulates Rebecca Thomson for receiving our 2020 Scholarship! Congratulations Rebecca!! We wish you the greatest success with your studies and your future! We are very happy we were able to assist you!...
by Ian Ashdown | Feb 18, 2021 | News, Press Release
Supplemental electric lighting for greenhouses may be essential for extending the growing season in northern climates, but it comes with a not-so-hidden cost: environmental light pollution. The consequences of this pollution may range from irate neighbours in rural...
