Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Protection Study.

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Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to assess the potential effects of electromagnetic pulse EMP radiation on the Federal Aviation Administration electronic and electric systems with a focus on the determination of the feasibility of protecting these systems from EMP effects. The report consists of five brief chapters on the characteristics of the high energy EMP phenomenon of a nuclear blast and subsequent equipment susceptibility via radiated and conducted interference. Six appendices document in detail the aspects of grounding, cable coupling, metallic penetrations, shielding, system susceptibility, circuit susceptibility, and the phenomenology of semiconductor damage. Author

Author(s):
Peele, Warren D. ; Eveleigh, Virgil ; Revay, Andrew, Jr
Author Organization(s):
ROME AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRIFFISS AFB N Y
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 15 Jan-31 May 72,
Pagination:
0153

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-72-68, GIDEP-E083-2297
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-FA72WAI-241
Monitor Series:
72-68, E083-2297
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING, DAMAGE, AIRBURST, RADAR EQUIPMENT, ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1972 Jun 01