EMC for Military

An understanding of EMC is key for the reliable operation of electrical/electronics equipment and systems in the military environment, in particular when using commercial equipment that may require adaptation for military use. It is also essential to understand what exactly is happening during product acceptance and testing so that any possible risks or gaps can be closed out.

This course covers the essential concepts of EMC in the military environment from the underlying theory, standards and testing through to design requirements and how to achieve EMC assurance.

Topics covered include

• Fundamentals of EM Waves and radiation mechanisms
• Decibels and the units of ‘EMC’
• The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, it’s history, updates and implementing regulations
• Commercial EMC standards
• Overview of EMC design principles
• Conducted interference (passive devices, filters, etc)
• Shielding and enclosures
• Technical documentation

In addition to these, the course features specific sessions covering

• Military EMC standards
• The Military EMC – Platforms and Problems
• Military EMC Tests and Trials

• An overall understanding of both the theoretical & practical aspects of EMC in a military environment
• Introduces the key management techniques to achieve EMC
• Provides an understanding of EMC mitigation design techniques across a wide range of military applications
• 34 continuing professional development (CPD) hours for chartered engineers or those working towards their chartered status

• Four days with a mixture of lectures and presentations
• 2 days designated specifically on Military EMC standards (including DEFSTAN 59-411 and MIL 461), the Military EMC Environment and Military EMC testing.

Applying the knowledge and understanding from this course will improve the management of EMC, minimise the risk of unforeseen problems and project/production delays in equipment manufacture thus reducing business risk.

4 Days

Castleford, West Yorkshire. UK

• Engineers using or specifying commercial equipment in the military environment
• Engineers concerned with EMC approvals and assurance within a military environment
• Engineers and manufacturers who make apparatus to be used for military applications
• Engineers and managers wishing to learn how the EMC is controlled throughout a project
• Engineers and manufacturers who need to understand Military EMC standards, the Military EMC Environment and Military EMC testing.

Attendees will gain

• An overview of the EMC issues affecting military applications and systems
• An understanding of the key EMC subjects within the military environment
• The ability to manage EMC effectively and achieve EMC assurance
• Knowledge of regulatory EMC requirements and the relationship to standards
• An overview of standards
• Knowledge of how EMC issues can be mitigated