Section 3 Electromagnetic pulse
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 8 Survivability - Section 3 Electromagnetic pulse

Section 3 Electromagnetic pulse

Parent topic: Chapter 8 Survivability

3.1 Functional objectives

3.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate when exposed to an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) which may be experienced on a submarine in foreseeable operating conditions.

3.2 Performance requirements

3.2.1 The Navy is to define EMP strengths and frequency spectrum.

3.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate within an EMP environment in extreme conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of electromagnetic interference or be fitted with suitable protection measures.

3.2.3 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to survive and/or operate after exposure to an EMP environment in extreme conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate after being exposed to an EMP environment or be fitted with suitable protection measures.

3.2.4 Procedures are to be in place to protect the embarked persons from the direct effects of EMP and effects of EMP on systems, equipment and components.

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