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Conceptual design of an orbital debris collector [PDF]

The current Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) environment has become overly crowded with space debris. An evaluation of types of debris is presented in order to determine which debris poses the greatest threat to operation in space, and would therefore provide a ...
Brenton, Brian, Chambers, Ernest, Odonoghue, Peter, Schwind, Thomas, Swanhart, Christopher, Williams, Thomas   +5 more
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Debris/ice/TPS assessment and integrated photographic analysis of Shuttle Mission STS-53 [PDF]

A Debris/Ice/TPS assessment and integrated photographic analysis was conducted for Shuttle Mission STS-53. Debris inspections of the flight elements and launch pad were performed before and after launch.
Davis, J. Bradley, Higginbotham, Scott A., Katnik, Gregory N.   +2 more
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Harnessing molluscan shell waste for sustainable tribology by integrating biogenic fillers in eco-friendly brake pad development. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Jiyas N, Akshay SD, Ardra SJ, Sekhar AMR, Jayakrishnan M, Sasidharan I, K BK.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Impact of electroless ZnO, SiC, and Al₂O₃ reinforced Ni-P coatings on brake pad properties. [PDF]

iScience
Chintada VB, Uppada S, Gurugubelli TR, Koutavarapu R, Alharthi SS.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Baseline tests of the C. H. Waterman DAF electric passenger vehicle [PDF]

An electric vehicle was tested as part of an Energy Research Development Administration (ERDA) project to characterize the state-of-the-art of electric vehicles. The Waterman vehicle performance test results are presented in this report. The vehicle is a
Maslowski, E. A., Sargent, N. B., Schuh, R. M., Soltis, R. F.   +3 more
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DESTRUCTION OF BRAKE PADS FRICTION MATERIALS

, 2023
The materials of the article include the following issues: thermal shrinkage of polymer friction lining materials; destructive processes in materials of friction linings; discussion of the results.The increase in the thickness of the friction lining of the brake under bilateral thermal influence depends on the amount and intensity of release of liquid ...
openaire   +1 more source

A unique facility for V/STOL aircraft hover testing [PDF]

The Langley Impact Dynamics Research Facility (IDRF) was modified to obtain static force and moment data and to allow assessment of aircraft handling qualities during dynamic tethered hover flight. Test probe procedures were also established. Static lift
Culpepper, R. G., Gillespie, E. A., Lane, A. G., Murphy, R. D.   +3 more
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Baseline tests of the AM General DJ-5E electruck electric delivery van [PDF]

An electric quarter ton truck designed for use as a postal delivery vehicle was tested to characterize the state of the art of electric vehicles. Vehicle performance test results are presented. It is powered by a single-module, 54 volt industrial battery
Dustin, M. O., Sargent, N. B., Tryon, H. B.   +2 more
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Physicochemical and Toxicological Characterization of Airborne Brake Wear Particles Reveals Oxidative Stress-Mediated DNA Damage. [PDF]

Environ Sci Technol
Hyman S, Saladin S, Tsybrii Y, Nosko O, Williams M, Zherebker A, Risby K, Topping D, Boies A, Giorio C, Roursgaard M, Møller P.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Tribological characteristics of composite brake pads under variable load and speed. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Essam MA, Faragallah MM, Abdeltawab NM, Ali M.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source