The Effects of Corona on Current Surges Induced on Conducting Lines by EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse): A Comparison of Experiment Data with Results of Analytic Corona Models
Abstract
An experiment to determine the interaction of an intense electromagnetic pulse (EMP), such as that produced by a nuclear detonation above the earth's atmosphere, was performed in March, 1986 at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The results of that experiment have been published without analysis. Following an introduction of hte corona phenomenon, the reason for interest in it, and a review of the experiment, this paper discusses five different analytic corona models that may model corona formation on a conducting line subjected to EMP. The results predicted by these models are compared with measured data acquired during the experiment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186612
Entities
People
- B. W. Mcconnell
- F. M. Tesche
- J. P. Blanchard
Organizations
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory