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louver shielding angle, θ

[10.2.4.1] The angle between the horizontal plane of the baffles or louver grid and the plane at which the louver conceals all objects above. Figure 26 shows louver shielding angles θ and θ’.

Figure 26
Figure 26

Note: The planes are usually chosen such that their intersection is parallel with the louvered blade.

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