By definition, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the capability of components, sub-systems, and systems, to operate in their intended electromagnetic environment, within an established margin of safety, and at design levels of performance. Practice of the discipline itself incorporates knowledge of various aspects of applied physics, materials science, and engineering across the board, and includes control and mitigation of undesirable electromagnetic interaction between intentional and unintentional emitters and receivers of radio frequency energy, both within and external to the vehicle; identification and control of the hazards of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation to personnel, ordnance, and fuels and propellants; and vehicle and system protection from the direct and indirect effects of lightning and various other forms of electrostatic discharge (ESD) threats, such as triboelectrification and plasma charging. EMC is extremely complex and far-reaching, affecting in some degree every aspect of the vehicle s design and operation. The most successful efforts incorporate EMC design features and techniques throughout design and fabrication of the vehicle s structure and components, as well as appropriate operational considerations with regard to electromagnetic threats in the operational environment, from the beginning of the design effort to the end of the life cycle of the manufactured product. This approach yields the highest design performance with the lowest cost and schedule impact.


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    Title :

    Shuttle Communications and Tracking, Avionics, and Electromagnetic Compatibility


    Contributors:
    deSilva, K. (author) / Hwu, Shian (author) / Kindt, Kaylene (author) / Kroll, Quin (author) / Nuss, Ray (author) / Romero, Denise (author) / Schuler, Diana (author) / Sham, Catherine (author) / Scully, Robert (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA Space 2011 Conference ; 2011 ; Long Beach, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2011-09-26


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English