Electromagnetic Compatibility: The Program Manager's Considerations.

Abstract

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electromagnetic (EM) systems to operate in their intended environment without causing unacceptable degradation due to unwanted radiation or response. The program manager developing an EM system must be aware of EMC policies, requirements and planning techniques. This study project included research of current Federal, DoD and service policies and interviews with members of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Center (ECAC), Annapolis, MD. The requirement for early consideration of EMC in system planning is a recurring theme throughout the literature surveyed. A current EMC planning technique for managers is the development of an EMC Life Cycle System Management Model which identifies EMC actions and decisions required of a program manager during system acquisition. The three fundamental EMC planning factors of system technical characteristics, environmental geometry, and frequency assignments are described. These planning factors form the basis for trade-offs by the program manager to achieve EMC. Technical assistance for EMC is available from ECAC. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042878

Entities

People

  • Albert B. Garcia

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Background Noise
  • Command And Control
  • Defense Systems
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Engineering
  • Frequency Bands
  • Life Cycles
  • Military Operations
  • Production
  • Radar Pulses
  • Radiation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Systems Management
  • Technical Standards

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Radio communications and signal processing.