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How to set up your camp for max shade / minimum wind
I found this helpful map that shows you how to set your camp up so that you can provide the most shade throughout the day and block the winds.
I can't figure out how to post a pic here, so here's a link to the dropbox file.
Enjoy!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cn3saderr09bwhn/Map%20Max%20Shade%20Wind.png?dl=0
I overlaid a similar graphic (from another link) on top of where hushville is placed
Not sure I entirely agree with the first layout (on dropbox link). It shows the "shade angle" for the most shade at 103 degrees from north. As far as I know, the sun always peaks to dead South. Thus your line of shade (as if you had a wall on one side) should be facing due South, and thus would run along the 90 degree line relative to True North.
Perhaps someone confused the 13 degree local magnetic declination (difference between True North and Magnetic North) and meant to utilize MAGNETIC North, but still didn't do so the correct direction. Using Magnetic North would put the line at 90 minus 13 degrees (or 77 degrees) from MAGNETIC north. Jus' sayin'.
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Yeah, they probably should have clarified the "max shade" concept.
I think what they mean is max shade for the early morning, so people can sleep past 8 or 9 am. But you're right, if you're talking max shade for a shade structure open on one side, it probably makes sense to angle the closed side due south.
I recalled this topic from 2019 and searched for it because it was useful. The dropbox link in the original post is no longer active but I found a download copy of the graphic on my computer.
I assume that the interpretation is that you should point whatever window or tent door you want to leave open for ventilation towards a little West of North (away from the direction of prevailing winds and crosswinds). Do that to minimize dust.
Ah, I can't figure out how to post the image. However, the image in the second post above is still active and shows the wind directions (although slightly different) if not the whole city map. Repeating that link:
https://i.imgur.com/uleXnAT.jpg
I believe the city can rotate year to year. In 2019 the slightly West of North direction was about towards 9:15 in the city. That might not necessarily be correct in 2022. I have a compass app on my phone. Maybe the best approach is to use a compass.
This is my best take. Suggestions are welcome. Maybe someone will know how to post the original .png file. I tried a google search and didn't find any 2022 wind map yet.
Continuing my last post above, I had the idea of trying the image service used for the graphic that I copied into that post. It worked! It was very easy. No login required, just upload the image. It seems to be an ad supported service.
Anyway this is the wind direction map from 2019. Since my last post above I ran into another reference confirming my understanding that the exact city location moves year to year. So the city map overlay isn't necessarily still accurate. Seems the best way is to use a compass (I have a compass app on my phone).
To update this useful topic (and try to summarize better than I did last year, and correct an inaccuracy).
This map from previous posts above shows that the prevailing winds come from a little West of South. My understanding is that this is the same year to year. It definitely was true in 2022.
So if you have a door or window that you want to leave open for ventilation it is best to point it a little East of North to minimize the wind blowing in dust.
This is the official Black Rock City plan for 2023. The map shows the direction North.
https://burningman.org/event/2023-brc-plan/
Hushville is located at E & 5:15. It can be seen from the map that in Hushville this desired East of North direction is almost exactly pointing toward the Man.
So the summary is: When setting up your camp point the door, window or opening of your shade structure towards the Man for least wind and dust.
Unfortunately I won’t be at the big burn this year but I hope this will help others.