Title :
Impact of MIL-STD-461D on aerospace equipments
Author :
Agarwal, Navin Kumar
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Div., Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum
Abstract :
On January 11, 1993, MIL-STD-461D was released superceding MIL-STD-461C. While 461C was a multipart document, each part specifying EMC requirements of a particular class of equipment (based on application/installation), 461D is a single part document. However, a requirement matrix is provided in the document to identify EMC specifications and test applicability to various classes of equipment depending upon their installation. The new standard has added to, deleted and revised tests of MIL-STD-461C. The paper discusses such changes, specifically for the equipment used in space systems including launch vehicles. An attempt is made to rationalise the changes. The three new tests, i.e., bulk cable injection tests (CS114, CS115, CS116) will certainly call for design changes in the equipment. The paper discusses the impact of these changes on aerospace equipment as well as on EMC laboratories catering for these test requirements
Keywords :
aerospace testing; avionics; electromagnetic compatibility; military avionics; military equipment; military standards; radiofrequency interference; rockets; space vehicle electronics; CS114; CS115; CS116; EMC requirements; EMC specification; MIL-STD-461D; aerospace equipment; bulk cable injection tests; design changes; launch vehicles; requirement matrix; space systems; test applicability; Aerospace testing; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic compatibility and interference; Electromagnetic interference; Electronic equipment testing; Frequency; Ground support; Laboratories; Space vehicles; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility, 1995., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madras
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3229-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICEMIC.1995.501611
