Techniques for Source-Region EMP Experiments at AURORA

Abstract

This memo describes reliable measurement techniques for determining source-region EMP parameters in the AURORA room. The general principles involved in each measurement, the interference effects, and specific design considerations for the AURORA environment are discussed. These measurements include the determination of the electromagnetic fields, the current densities, the air conductivity and the induced currents on a conductor. The interference effects, as they relate to each of these measurements, occurring from Compton transfer currents, ionization-induced conduction, shield currents and photo- induced cable currents are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA127379

Entities

People

  • V. A. J. Van Lint
  • William Scharf

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Current Density
  • Detectors
  • Dielectrics
  • Dose Rate
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Equivalent Circuits
  • Impedance
  • Ionization
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Magnetic Detectors
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Radiation

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.