ELF Communications System Terminal Grounds Seasonal Variation Pilot Study
Abstract
A pilot study was conducted to determine the nature and magnitude of seasonal variations in ELF Communications System ground terminal safety parameters land to identify the most appropriate methodology for ground terminal seasonal monitoring. This study was conducted at the Navy's ELF communications System's Wisconsin Transmitter Facility in northwestern Wisconsin over a seventeen month period from may 1987 to November 1988. Measurements of ground terminal step voltages and body currents at twelve test locations encompassing the principle terrain and soil types of the area were taken using several measurement methodologies. This report documents the pilot study and measurements, presents an analysis of the nature and magnitude of seasonal ground terminal variations, identifies the measurement methodology of choice for all-season monitoring, and makes recommendations for future monitoring of the ELF terminal grounds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA205900
Entities
People
- J. R. Gauger
- R. G. Drexler
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute