Basic factors determining the conditions of dynamic contact between magnetic head and magnetic tape are considered; namely, air film lubrication, anticlastic tape curvature, and incompatibility of longitudinal tape bending with the head mirror curvature. Recommendations for constructing the head-tape system are given.

Authors: Arnold, R. R.; Ananka, L. Ja.; Marsov, S. V.
Affiliation: Sound Recording Laboratory, Cinema & Photo Research Institute, Moscow, USSR
JAES Volume 20 Issue 6 pp. 470-474; August 1972
Publication Date: August 1, 1972 Import into BibTeX
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