DoD Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Program
Abstract
The DoD E3 Program supports the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS) and other DoD acquisition processes to ensure E3 control and spectrum supportability engineering, analysis, compatibility assessments inform the development, testing, and procurement of IT/NSS. The E3 Program also supports the development of the Joint Ordnance E3 Risk Assessment Database (JOERAD) and Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) electromagnetic environmental effects surveys for DoD. •JOERAD provides real-time risk assessments to evaluate safety and identify equipment limitations in the operational EM environment, enabling operators to make critical decisions about hazards within the EM environments. Additionally, program managers and capability developers perform Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRA) on all programs acquiring or incorporating spectrum-dependent systems or equipment (per DoDI 4650.1). These assessments review regulatory, technical, and operational spectrum and E3 risks and mitigations. •HERO conducts EM field strength measurements of spectrum-dependent systems, platforms, and facilities located or installed where ordnance (artillery) is stored, transported, handled, and/or loaded. These surveys provide specific HERO mitigation guidance, such as power and frequency management, emission control, safe-separation distances, and operational restrictions to ensure ordnance safety while minimizing impacts to mission operational effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 7c1d1572aca76aa9fea99bcb1c4f69fc
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