Accession Number:

ADA230570

Title:

4 ESS (Trademark) Switch Electromagnetic Pulse Assessment. Volume 2. Task 3 Laboratory Testing of the 4 ESS Switch

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

AT AND T FEDERAL SYSTEMS WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1989-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

The 4ESS Switch was subjected to test sequences representative of electromagnetic stresses following a high-altitude nuclear blast. These laboratory tests revealed some potential equipment sensitivities requiring only minor modifications. With these modifications implemented, the 4 ESS Switch demonstrated considerable robustness in servicing calls following current injection stress.

Descriptors:

• *ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES
• *SWITCHES
• NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
• INJECTION
• LABORATORY TESTS
• HIGH ALTITUDE
• ELECTRIC CURRENT
• BLAST
• STRESSES
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• SEQUENCES

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Nuclear Weapons
• Electromagnetic Pulses

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE