EMP THREAT AND COUNTERMEASURES FOR CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEMS,

Abstract

A brief introductory discussion of the nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and its effects on electrical/electronic equipment is presented with lists of precautionary measures which may be taken prior to, during, and following a nuclear attack. The primary purpose of these precautions is to minimize the damaging effects of the EMP on population survival and post-attack recovery. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0687349

Entities

People

  • J. E. Bridges
  • J. Weyer

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Countermeasures
  • Defense Systems
  • Electromagnetic Pulses
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Homeland Defense
  • Military Operations
  • Recovery

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics