Does the angle of installation of the lamp influences its BUG rating?
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NC-v4 SSc6: Light pollution reduction
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BUG method based on angle of mounting
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Bill Swanson
Sr. Electrical EngineerIntegrated Design Solutions
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June 1, 2018 - 10:22 am
Absolutely. The whole BUG rating system is based on the quantity of light in specific angles.
Adjustable lighting is a nightmare for complying with the BUG system. Worst case angle must be used. This usually means a lot of glare and uplight that will exceed permitted levels.