ISPS abstract
Mechanics and Tribology of Information Storage and Processing Systems (ISPS)
Prof. George G. Adams
Summary
The primary focus of research in Information Storage and Processing Systems (ISPS) is in the rapidly growing data storage industry which includes rigid disks, floppy disks, magnetic tapes, optical disks, and VCR technologies.
This reserach includes modeling of the impact of a slider onto the surface of a disk; modeling and simulating the dynamic behavior of flexible disks including the effects of air-bearings, anisotropy, warping, tension-induced stresses, vibrations, and critical speeds; and modeling and simulation of the tape-head interface.
Professor Adams has conducted research in mechanics and tribology directly and indirectly related to ISPS over the last two decades as indicated on his ISPS publications list.
Master's level and doctoral level thesis topics typically involve modeling, simulation. Some experimental work may also be included.
ISPS Publications
Dr. George G. Adams