4 ESS (Trademark) Switch Electromagnetic Pulse Assessment. Volume 2. Task 3 Laboratory Testing of the 4 ESS Switch

Abstract

The 4ESS Switch was subjected to test sequences representative of electromagnetic stresses following a high-altitude nuclear blast. These laboratory tests revealed some potential equipment sensitivities requiring only minor modifications. With these modifications implemented, the 4 ESS Switch demonstrated considerable robustness in servicing calls following current injection stress.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA230570

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Circuit Boards
  • Computers
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • High Altitude
  • High Voltage
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Power Converters
  • Power Supplies
  • Sensitivity
  • Simulators
  • Spark Gaps
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.