4. Defining a mask from a pre-existing situation
The aim here is to select a shape and determine its angular characteristics to satisfy a solar protection/capture requirement in a given geo-climatic location, with an imposed orientation.
4.1 General method
It consists of three stages:
diagnose the need for sun protection/captation ;
select the type of protection from the known typology ;
define the exact dimensions of the chosen solution.
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Bibliography
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Solar diagrams and associated tools
EnviroBAT Resource Center http://cdr.envirobat-med.net/IMG/pdf/TRANSMISSION MASQUES ARCHI 1A.pdf
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