Inputs

Source X m Enter a numeric project value in m between -1000 and 1000. Source Y m Enter a numeric project value in m between -1000 and 1000. Source height m Enter a numeric project value in m at or above 0. Target X m Enter a numeric project value in m between -1000 and 1000. Target Y m Enter a numeric project value in m between -1000 and 1000. Target height m Enter a numeric project value in m at or above 0. Maximum downward tilt deg Enter a numeric project value in deg between 1 and 90.

Horizontal distance -- m

Straight-line throw -- m

Azimuth angle -- deg

Downward elevation angle -- deg

Calculation details

Horizontal distance: -- m
Straight-line throw: -- m
Azimuth angle: -- deg
Downward elevation angle: -- deg
Within stated tilt limit: --
Glare review required: --

Important notes

Check bracket tilt limits, wind loading, mounting structure, glare, spill, product photometry, sensor fields, and electrical cable routes.
Outdoor electrical work and Australian obtrusive-light or installation requirements need qualified review; this calculator makes no automatic compliance claim.

Formulas

\(\displaystyle d_h = \sqrt{(x_t-x_s)^2 + (y_t-y_s)^2}\)
\(\displaystyle \alpha = \tan^{-1}((h_s-h_t)/d_h)\)
\(\displaystyle \phi = \operatorname{atan2}(y_t-y_s,x_t-x_s)\)
Final aiming depends on photometry, shielding, glare, and site review.

Calculate horizontal throw, azimuth, elevation, and tilt-limit flags for outdoor floodlight or projector aiming.

Outdoor Aiming Angle Calculator is a planning aid. Keep the target source, product data, measurement method, and project assumptions with the result. Confirm compliance, installation, certification, and safety decisions with the responsible professional.

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