A methodology for the evaluation of HPM effects on electronic systems

Methodology guidelines on the types of measurements and analyses required to evaluate the radio-frequency (RF) susceptibility of military systems to high-power microwave (HPM) radiation are presented. The methodology is designed to provide a framework for obtaining maximum HPM radiation susceptibility information. By following this methodology, the Department of Defense community will be able to incorporate the resultant information into a shared national database. This database will provide validated, verified susceptibility information for the community, making is possible to minimize the costly, unneeded re-evaluation of systems. The major modules comprising the methodology are described, including pretest analysis, low-power microwave tests, initial susceptibility assessment and test planning, high-power microwave tests, and susceptibility assessment and test evaluation