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NIOSH Saturn Area Light
Keywords: Glare Inadequate illumination Machine mounted lights
The NIOSH Mining program is conducting mine illumination research to address the visual needs of the aging miner workforce and to improve miner safety by reducing glare and improving a miner’s ability to see mine hazards associated with slip/trip/fall accidents and moving machinery accidents. This research contributes to improvements in mine lighting so that miners can better see hazards; thus, the research will enable a reduction of accidents. One result of this research is a light-emitting diode (LED) area light called the NIOSH Saturn.
NIOSH developed the Saturn light for roof bolting machines with the goal of maximizing floor illumination while reducing glare. The Saturn light utilizes a downward facing mount so that it can better illuminate the floor. However, other mounting orientations are also possible, such as facing it upward to illuminate the roof.
The existing illumination provided by traditional lighting for a roof bolter (left). The improved illumination provided by the NIOSH-developed Saturn LED area light (right). Photos by J.H. Fletcher & Co. Click for larger image.
Specifications Summary
Total output
662.8 lumens (lm)Efficacy
57 lm/wattMaximum candela
331 CandelaVoltage
120 Volts ACCurrent
0.09758 ampsPower
11.63 Watts

Downloading the Documentation
NIOSH Saturn Area LightNIOSH Saturn area light
The downloadable ZIP file includes a PDF describing a functional overview of the Saturn area light, a README file, and numerous individual software and schematic files created by NIOSH or NIOSH partners in this research. The CDC's Technology Transfer Office has approved the public release of these files.
NIOSH Saturn Area Light
For further information about NIOSH illumination research or working with the downloaded documentation, contact NIOSH Electrical Engineer John Sammarco at 412-386-4507 or ZIA4@cdc.gov.

See Also
Illumination
Improved LED Mine Lamp Designs
Infographic: Shine More Light on Hazards
NIOSH Illumination Research Addresses Visual Performance Needs with LED Technology
NIOSH Jupiter II Wide Area Light
Underground Coal, Metal, and Nonmetal Mine Illumination Systems for Improving Miner Visual Performance
Page last reviewed: December 2, 2019
Page last updated: May 9, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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