AXIOM: Advanced X-ray Imaging of the Magnetosphere

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Boom calculator

Try estimating the performance and mass of a boom with this calculator! Simply enter the load on its free end, the length of the boom, its cross section size and type, and the material you want to use. For a circular cross section, you can also try making the boom hollow and see what the changes are. Model of the boom. Credit: Russ Elliott [10] Load P (N) Length L (m) Cross section type Circular Square Hollow boom? No Yes Outer cross section radius rout (cm) Inner cross section radius rin (cm) Cross section size (cm) Material Aluminium alloy CFRP Steel Titanium alloy Magnesium alloy Beryllium Angular deflection θ (°) Linear deflection δ (cm) Mass (kg)

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