GLTRS--Glenn
TITLE AND SUBTITLE:
Tribology Needs for Future Space and Aeronautical Systems

AUTHOR(S):
Robert L. Fusaro

REPORT DATE:
December 1991

FUNDING NUMBERS:
WU-505-63-5B-00

PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES):
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lewis Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44135-3191

PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER:
E-6399

SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES):
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, DC 20546-0001

REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVERED:
Technical Memorandum

SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY REPORT NUMBER:
NASA TM-104525

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES:
Responsible person, Robert L. Fusaro, 216-433-6080.

ABSTRACT:
Future aeronautical and space missions will push tribology technology beyond its current capability. The objective of this paper is to discuss the current state of the art of tribology as it is applied to advanced aircraft and spacecraft. This report will discuss materials lubrication mechanisms, factors affecting lubrication, current and future tribological problem areas, potential new lubrication techniques, and perceived technology requirements that need to be met in order to solve these tribology technology problems.

SUBJECT TERMS:
Tribology; Spacecraft components; Aircraft components; Lubricants; Bearings; Seals; Gears; Composites; Friction; Wear

NUMBER OF PAGES:
40

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