Flyability'' tests were conducted with sliders designed for discrete track recording disks. Laser Doppler vibrometry and acoustic emission were used to characterize the dynamics of the sliders as a function of discrete track parameters. Lubricant depletion was observed depending on the slider nominal flying height. Comparison of experimental results with numerical predictions showed good qualitative agreement.
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