Overview of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)

Course Description:

This half (1/2) day course provides an introduction to the Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) phenomenon, why its an important E3 consideration in system acquisition and how to protect system against EMP.  The course is divided into four parts:

1. What is EMP? Provides an introduction to the EMP phenomenon, defines relevant terms and summarize the threat and importance of protecting systems against EMP
2. Physics of EMP:  Takes a look at RF energy basics, how an atomic bomb works, how the EM effects proliferate  and provides an introduction to RF Weapons
3. How to protect against EMP: This section examines how good EMC practices like grounding, bonding and shielding also provide protection against EMP.  We also look at EMP test methodologies.
4. How does DoD acquire EMP survivable systems? The last section provides an overview of the actions that must be taken during system acquisition by program and systems engineering personnel to successfully field EMP hardened systems.

To schedule a session at your location, contact: disa.annapolis.dso.list.jsc-j5-training@mail.mil

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