High-Altitude Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Environment Simulation Public Health and Safety Considerations

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Abstract:

The existence of electromagnetic fields external to the working volumes of high-altitude nuclear electromagnetic pulse HEMP environment simulators has raised both environmental and public-health concerns regarding the safety of HEMP environment simulator operations. This report contains a review of what HEMP is, what its effects on defense systems are, and why and how HEMP environment simulation testing is conducted. The state of present knowledge concerning the external simulator fields and their possible effects on biological and electronic systems is summarized. Research initiatives are identified to aid in answering the most important questions regarding the continued environmental safety of HEMP simulator operations. These initiatives are intended to support 1 development of options for modification andor relocation of HEMP environment simulator facilities and 2 determination of safe exposure levels for biological and electronic systems. Recommendations for specific DoD actions are given. HEMP Environment Simulation Testing Research Topics in ElectroBiological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields magnetic Effects Electromagnetic Compatibility of Electronic Systems.

Author(s):
Casey, Kendall
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 1 Oct 1989-31 May 1991
Pagination:
0065

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-89-C-0102
Monitor Series:
DNA/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES, *ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENTS, *HEALTH PHYSICS, *RADIOBIOLOGY, SIMULATORS, SIMULATION, ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS, MAGNETIC PROPERTIES, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, MODIFICATION, FACILITIES, COMPATIBILITY, SAFETY, HIGH ALTITUDE, EXTERNAL, RELOCATION, ALTITUDE, PUBLIC HEALTH, DETERMINATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology, Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products
Keyword(s):
HEMP(HIGH ALTITUDE ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES), PE62715H, WUDH092140
Report Date:
1992 Mar 01