BS EN 61000-2-9:1996 PDF

What is BS EN 61000-2-9 - High-altitude electromagnetic pulse about?

BS EN 61000 is a series on Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The goal of Electromagnetic compatibility is the correct operation of different equipment in a common electromagnetic environment. It is also the name given to the associated branch of electrical engineering. BS EN 61000-2-9 defines the high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) environment that is one of the consequences of a high-altitude nuclear explosion. Those dealing with this subject consider two cases:

High-altitude nuclear explosions Low-altitude nuclear explosions

For civil systems, the most important case is the high-altitude nuclear explosion. In this case, the other effects of the nuclear explosion: blast, ground shock, thermal and nuclear ionizing radiation are not present at the ground level. However, the electromagnetic pulse associated with the explosion may cause disruption of, and damage to, communication, electronic and electric power systems thereby upsetting the stability of modern society. The object of BS EN 61000-2-9 is to establish a common reference for the HEMP environment in order to select realistic stresses to apply to victim equipment for evaluating their performance.

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