Kirtland AFB Tower-EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) Simulator Interaction Study.

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Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to assess the potential effects of radiation from Electromagnetic Pulse EMP simulators located at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the FAA Control Tower which is co-located on the Air Base. In particular, one simulator which is located only 300 meters from the tower was of prime concern. The report covers possible coupling paths, an investigation of possible spurious outages during simulator operation. Specific measurements of the signal coupled onto signal lines were made, with the simulator being fired on countdown at FAA request. An investigation of the field inside the tower building was also made. Author

Author(s):
Wilkinson, David R. ; Peele, Warren D.
Author Organization(s):
ROME AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRIFFISS AFB N Y
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun-Oct 73,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-73-171
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-FA73WAI-356
Project Number(s):
AF-R132
Monitor Series:
73-171
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Electromagnetic pulse simulators, Facilities, Electromagnetic compatibility, Air traffic control systems, Coupling(Interaction), Interactions, Spurious effects, Signals, New Mexico
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
Kirtland Air Force Base
Report Date:
1973 Oct 01