Explosive-Driven EMP Generator

Abstract

The feasibility of radiating large quantities of energy from a satellite is discussed. A system comprised of an explosive generator source, switching and matching networks, and a bent-dipole antenna is theoretically analyzed. The calculations indicate that an electric field of 4000 V/m can be produced at a distance of 1 mile from the source.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1972
Accession Number
AD0751907

Entities

People

  • Keith M. Soo Hoo

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Couplings
  • Differential Equations
  • Dipole Antennas
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Explosives
  • Generators
  • Materials
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Resistance
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Switches
  • Switching
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space