EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) Mitigation Program Approach
Abstract
The function of the EMP Mitigation Program is to assess, and where possible, lessen the potential adverse effects of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. The Office of the Manager, National Communications System (OMNCS) focuses its efforts on the Public Switched Network (PSN) because the majority of critical government users rely on the PSN to conduct their National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) communication requirements. This document presents an overall plan for the EMP Mitigation Program. To date, the OMNCS has a series of tools for quantifying EMP effects on the PSN. These tools include models for predicting the effect of EMP on network equipment and estimating the EMP stress levels that equipment are exposed to. Also available is a data base for describing the topology of a major portion of the post-divestiture PSN. Results of these activities are then synthesized into a network level model, whose function is to evaluate the performance capabilities of the MEP exposed network. In addition the network level model has the ability to perform sensitivity studies. Sensitivity studies can assess the importance of different equipment types, and they are therefore useful for identifying which equipment types are require EMP testing. Present plans call for testing of the Northern Telecom DMS-100 and AT&T 4ESS switches.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 10, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA197849
Entities
Organizations
- Booz Allen Hamilton