Calculate Max. Force on Car Lights at Highway Speeds

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To calculate the maximum force on car lights at highway speeds, the focus is on determining the wind force acting on the lights. The calculation will depend on variables such as the size and orientation of the lights. Understanding these factors is crucial for selecting the appropriate actuator for a pan/tilt system. The discussion highlights the need for a specific equation to quantify this force. Accurate calculations will help avoid unnecessary expenses in the design process.
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Hello all,
What I'm trying to figure out is how I would calculate the max. force on the lights so I can determine which electromechanics to use for a pan/tilt system.
I know the bar will have 4 lights, but I haven't decided on which lights I'm going to use. I am hoping for an equation I could use to calculate the force on different size lights at highway speeds

Thank you in advance,
Justin
 
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What force are you talking about? The effect of wind speed over the car?
 
Sorry, I was in a hurry typing that earlier.
What I'm talking about is the force of wind on the lights. I'm wanting to calculate this, so I know how strong of an actuator I need to use.

I'm going to be making something similar to but for a different truck and don't want to spend the $1700
 
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That would depend on many different variables, mainly the size and orientation of the lights themselves.
 
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