constant linear velocity

constant linear velocity

   <storage> (CLV) A {disk} driving scheme in which the {linear
   velocity} of the disk is kept constant.  This requires that
   the {angular velocity} of the disk be larger when the reading
   or writing tracks closer to the axis.  The advantage of this
   technique is that the read/write speed is constant.  However,
   as mechanical stability puts an upper limit on the angular
   velocity (and not the linear velocity) using the same linear
   velocity throughout, i.e., using less then the maximal angular
   velocity at outer tracks means that the full potential of the
   drive is not used.

   (1998-03-27)