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Considerations on the lubrication of spacecraft mechanismsSpace tribology and a number of precepts to guide designers in its application are discussed. Of the many techniques available all, without exception, have limitations in performance. Two processes are discussed in more detail and their limitations identified. Some performance results on a liquid space lubricant are given.
Document ID
19830016612
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Briscoe, M.
(European Space Agency. European Space Research and Technology Center ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands)
Todd, M. J.
(UKAEA)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: JPL The 17th Aerospace Mech. Symp.
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
83N24883
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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