Overview
IEC TR 61000-4-32:2002 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Testing and measurement techniques - High‑altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) simulator compendium - is an IEC technical report that catalogs system‑level HEMP simulators worldwide. The report summarizes the state of extant HEMP test facilities and provides the first consolidated listing of simulator datasheets (42 simulators in 14 countries). It is intended as a living compendium to be updated as facility status and availability change.
Keywords: IEC TR 61000-4-32:2002, HEMP simulator compendium, EMC testing, high‑altitude electromagnetic pulse, EMP simulators, system‑level testing.
Key topics
- Scope and purpose: Information on the applicability of HEMP simulators as test facilities and validation tools for immunity test requirements at system level.
- HEMP environment: Discussion of the three HEMP waveform classes (early/fast, intermediate/medium, late/slow) and their impact on external surfaces of systems and installations.
- Simulator classification: Coverage of guided‑wave, vertical dipole, and hybrid EMP simulators with descriptions and comparative tables.
- Datasheet structure: Standardized datasheet fields and instructions, including:
- General information and administrative details
- Simulator input options
- Electromagnetic field characteristics
- Availability and logistical considerations
- Other technical information and project descriptions
- System‑level focus: Emphasis on assessing shielding effectiveness, conductive points‑of‑entry (PoE), and system vulnerabilities via full‑scale simulator testing.
- Document nature: A technical report (not a normative standard); data are supplied by simulator owners and the IEC does not guarantee accuracy.
Applications
- EMC test laboratories looking to select appropriate HEMP facilities for system immunity testing.
- Aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure designers assessing system resilience against nuclear EMP environments.
- System integrators and shielding designers validating enclosure performance and PoE mitigation measures under realistic, system‑level excitation.
- Government agencies and certification bodies planning national or international EMP test campaigns and capability inventories.
- Researchers studying comparative simulator characteristics and global test infrastructure.
Who uses this report
- EMC engineers, test facility managers, defense and aerospace engineers, utilities and critical‑infrastructure stakeholders, and standards committees seeking a practical reference for locating and evaluating HEMP simulators.
Related standards
- IEC 61000‑2‑9 - Description of HEMP radiated disturbance environment
- IEC 61000‑2‑10 - Description of HEMP conducted disturbance environment
This compendium is a practical, searchable reference for anyone involved in high‑altitude EMP simulation, EMC immunity testing, and system‑level resilience planning.