electromagnetic environmental effects definitions U.S. Military Dictionary The impact of the electromagnetic environment upon the operational capability of military forces, equipment, systems, and platforms. It encompasses all electromagnetic disciplines, including electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference; electromagnetic vulnerability; electromagnetic pulse; electronic protection, hazards of electromagnetic radiation ...
electromagnetic definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adj 1: pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion; "electromagnetic energy" Merriam Webster's adjective Date: 1821 of, relating to ... electrical and a magnetic character or properties. Phrases and idioms: electromagnetic radiation a kind of radiation including visible light, radio waves ... rays, etc., in which electric and magnetic fields vary simultaneously. electromagnetic spectrum the range of wavelengths over which electromagnetic radiation extends. electromagnetic units a system of units derived primarily from the ...
electromagnetic compatibility definitions U.S. Military Dictionary The ability of systems, equipment, and devices that utilize the electromagnetic spectrum to operate in their intended operational environments without suffering unacceptable degradation or causing unintentional degradation because of electromagnetic radiation or response. It involves the application of sound electromagnetic spectrum management; system, equipment, and device design configuration that ensures ... doctrines that maximize operational effectiveness. Also called EMC. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic spectrum management; electronic warfare. (JP 3-13.1)
electromagnetic radiation definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: radiation ... fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge [syn: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1902 energy in the form of electromagnetic waves; also a series of electromagnetic waves Britannica Concise amples include radio waves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X rays, and gamma rays. Electromagnetic radiation exhibits wavelike properties such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, ...
electromagnetic environment definitions U.S. Military Dictionary The resulting product of ... distribution, in various frequency ranges, of the radiated or conducted electromagnetic emission levels that may be encountered by a military force ... in its intended operational environment. It is the sum of electromagnetic interference; electromagnetic pulse; hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel, ordnance, and volatile materials; and natural phenomena ...
electromagnetic jamming definitions U.S. Military Dictionary The deliberate radiation, reradiation, or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of preventing or reducing an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and with the intent of degrading or neutralizing the enemy's combat capability. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic spectrum management; electronic warfare. (JP 3-13.1)
electromagnetic spectrum definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: the entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves Merriam Webster's noun Date: circa 1934 the entire range of wavelengths or frequencies of electromagnetic radiation extending from gamma rays to the longest radio waves ... light U.S. Military Dictionary The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from zero to infinity. It is divided into 26 ...
electromagnetic field definitions Britannica Concise Property of space caused by the ... field. The interaction of electric and magnetic fields produces an electromagnetic field which has its own existence in space apart from the charges involved. An electromagnetic field can sometimes be described as a wave that transports electromagnetic energy.
electromagnetic pulse definitions Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1963 high-intensity electromagnetic radiation generated by a nuclear blast high above the earth ... disrupt electronic and electrical systems U.S. Military Dictionary The electromagnetic radiation from a strong electronic pulse, most commonly caused by ... damaging current and voltage surges. Also called EMP. See also electromagnetic radiation. (JP 3-13.1)
electromagnetic intrusion definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: the deliberate insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths with the objective of confusing or ... deceiving operators U.S. Military Dictionary The intentional insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths in any manner, with the objective ...
electromagnetic force definitions Merriam Webster's noun see electromagnetism Britannica Concise ... their charge, and for the emission and absorption of photons (electromagnetic radiation). The phenomena of electricity and magnetism are consequences of ... with quantum mechanics into the theory of quantum electrodynamics. The electromagnetic force is about 1036 times as strong as the gravitational ...
electromagnetic spectrum management definitions U.S. Military Dictionary Planning, coordinating, and managing joint use of the electromagnetic spectrum through operational, engineering, and administrative procedures. The objective of ... intended environment without causing or suffering unacceptable interference. See also electromagnetic spectrum. (JP 6-0)
electromagnetic radiation hazards definitions U.S. Military Dictionary Hazards caused by transmitter or antenna installation that generates electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of ordnance, personnel, or fueling operations ... ordnance installation located in an area that is illuminated by electromagnetic radiation at a level that is hazardous to the planned ...
electromagnetic wave definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: radiation ... fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge [syn: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1906 one ...
electromagnetic deception definitions U.S. Military Dictionary The deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information to an enemy or to enemy electromagnetic- dependent weapons, thereby degrading or neutralizing the enemy's combat ...