Title :
Utilization of high-power microwave sources in electronic sabotage and terrorism
Author :
Van Keuren, E. ; Wilkenfeld, J. ; Knighten, J.
Author_Institution :
Maxwell Lab. Inc., La Jolla, CA, USA
Abstract :
High-power microwave (HPM) sources have been under investigation for several years as potential weapons for a variety of sabotage, terrorism, counter-security system, and combat applications. The key points to recognize are the insidious nature of HPM and the many areas in which it can impact on security technology. Computers and other equipment can be damaged without user recognition of the cause. HPM has the capability to penetrate not only radio front-ends but also the most minute shielding penetrations throughout the equipment. The potential exists for significant damage to security and other devices and circuits, and even injury to humans. Different HPM threats are described and specific protective measures are outlined
Keywords :
electronic warfare; microwave generation; security; shielding; weapons; combat applications; counter-security system; damage; electronic sabotage; high-power microwave sources; injury; protective measures; radio front-ends; shielding penetrations; terrorism; threats; weapons; Circuits; Evolution (biology); Humans; Injuries; Laboratories; Microwave devices; Personnel; Security; Terrorism; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology, 1991. Proceedings. 25th Annual 1991 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Taipei
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0120-X
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.1991.202184