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Materials Characterization Breakthrough Leads to Automated Component Health Monitoring

AFRL's Raman tribospectrometer, developed for in-place characterization of wear-resistant materials at high temperatures, automates component health monitoring. Pictured here is the instrument in operation, with the laser incident on a wear track created by a ball bearing's contact with a solid lubricant surface rotating at 200 rpm. (AFRL image)

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