A new standard, IEC/TS 61000-5-9 Ed. 1.0 (2009-07), is entitled “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 5-9: Installation and mitigation guidelines – System-level assessment for HEMP and HPEM.” This standard presents a methodology to assess the impact of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) environments on electronic systems. In this context, a system refers to a collection of sub-systems, equipment, and components brought together to perform a function. The techniques associated with this methodology and their advantages and disadvantages are presented in full along with examples of how the techniques can be applied to evaluate the susceptibility of electronic systems found in such installations. This work is closely related to EMC system level susceptibility.For more detailed information, or to buy the standard, go to the International Electrotechncial Commission website.
New Standard on System-Level Susceptibility Assessments for HEMP and HPEM
