The Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
Abstract
One tends to think of the effects of a nuclear detonation in terms of blast, thermal radiation, and nuclear radiation. However, the one effect which may be most critical to the Army in the field is the Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP). This paper provides a survey of the EMP situation which includes defining what the phenomenon is, why it occurs, how it can damage Army equipment, and what can be done to overcome the threat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA023775
Entities
People
- E. J. Gaul