Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic Systems Near Airfields: Electromagnetic Interference

Abstract

Recent increases in photovoltaic systems on Department of the Navy (DON) land and potential siting near airfields prompted this assessment of the impact of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from photovoltaic (PV) systems, on airfield electronic equipment. Existing literature is summarized, and tests to measure emissions and mitigation methods are discussed. The literature shows that the emissions from typical PV systems are low strength and unlikely to cause interference to most airfield electronic systems. With diligent procurement and siting of PV systems, including specifications for FCC Part 15 Class A compliant equipment and a 250-foot setback from communication equipment, little to no EMI impact on nearby communications or telemetry equipment is anticipated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1075211

Entities

People

  • Chris Deline
  • Geoff Dann

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Equipment
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Emission
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Landing Fields
  • Procurement
  • Radar Equipment
  • Radiation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics