Developments in Early-Time (E1) High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Test Methods

Author

Wraight, A. ; Prather, W.D. ; Sabath, Frank

Author_Institution

Minist. of Defence, London, UK

Volume

55

Issue

3

fYear

2013

fDate

Jun-13

Firstpage

492

Lastpage

499

Abstract

This paper describes developments in high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) test methods. More specifically, we describe the most commonly used HEMP test methods and associated measurement systems used to assess systems and equipment to the early-time (E1) effects of HEMP. Short case studies of the application of these test methods are included. Finally, computational electromagnetics (CEM) is a subject that has advanced significantly in recent years. This paper summarizes developments in this area and the supporting role that CEM has when undertaking assessments of the impact of HEMP on systems.

Keywords

computational electromagnetics; electromagnetic pulse; testing; CEM; HEMP test methods; computational electromagnetics; early-time high-altitude electromagnetic pulse test methods; measurement systems; Aircraft; Current measurement; Electromagnetics; Frequency measurement; Testing; Transmission line measurements; Voltage measurement; Computational electromagnetics (CEM); effects; electromagnetic pulse; high-altitude electromagnetic (HEMP); standards; test methods;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9375

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TEMC.2013.2241442

Filename

6490041