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There are 111 entries in this glossary.Term | Definition |
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IESNA |
Illuminating Engineering Society of North American (IESNA) is the technical authority on illumination; the society seeks to promote good lighting practice, advance knowledge, and disseminate information through various publications. |
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE |
A hard surface which slows or prevents water from infiltrating the soil and/or causes water to run off the surface more rapidly or in greater quantities than under natural conditions, before development occurred. |
INCANDESCENT LAMP |
An element is headed to the point of incandescence by the passage of an electric current to produce light. |
INFRASTRUCTURE |
The built facilities required to serve a community’s development and operational needs, e.g. roads, water, and sewer systems. |
INTERSECTION |
The area where two or more roadways join or cross including the roadway and roadside facilities. |
ITE |
Institute of Transportation Engineers - An international association of transportation professionals that supports transportation-related education, research, professional development, public awareness programs, and facilitates the exchange of professional information. |