Summary: EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) - Is it a Real Threat? Subscribe at iTunes Today we interview: Davidson A. Scott, MS, P.E. EMP/Electromagnetics Consultant Here are some of the topics discussed: Nuclear EMP - the history of nuclear testing and discovery of EMP effect EMP - What is it, what is it NOT? TEST 184 Russian - Solar EMP - The physics of a Solar EMP (note: you don't need a Faraday cage for a solar EMP!) - Non-Nuclear EMP - A recent test by Boeing may be relevant - "Hollywood" EMP - "everything taken out" (Can one single detonation well-placed and magnitude take out the entire grid) Is there any part of the current grid that would be protected? Does the US Gov’t have any power generation plants that are "EMP-Proof?” John Kappenman – solar weather expert What is your opinion on how much of the gov’t depts will have operability? Are nuclear power plants hardened? Do plants have an auto-shut down to prevent melt down if power is lost? EMP - The threat Translation of "EMP Terms" into layman's terms The "Electro" part and the "Magnetic" part of an Electromagnetic Pulse Difference between a solar storm and an EMP (and some similarities) EMP - What are people doing about it around the world? - Government responses - military/civil - US Military - MIL STD 188-125 1/2 - Civil Response (utilities/others) EMP - what can YOU do? - How does EMP Energy damage equipment and electronics? - The rich can build bunkers that meet mil-spec. What can you build on a budget? Technical aspects of a bunker - Shielding vs. Logistical spares - Can a metal trashcan be used as a Faraday Cage? - Why will an EMP-trashcan not work? (Conducted vs. radiated emissions) - What can make an EMP trashcan work "better" - no guarantees, except "better"EMP - Solar Panels - Can you harden a PV system? - How do you do it? Davidson specializes in Electromagnetics including Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Effects Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Effects and Human Safety. He earned an MS degree in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and a BSEE from Virginia Military Institute. He has worked in Electromagnetics for most of his nearly 30 year career which has included military service, flight testing of low-observable platforms, wireless design and electromagnetic/EMP consulting around the world. Davidson is a registered Professional Engineer in many states and regularly consults in all areas of Electromagnetics. His project experience includes numerous projects domestically for DOD, Industrial Concerns, and Private Citizens. Around the world he has consulted for EMP-concerned countries like Israel and South Korea on aspects of hardening their defense and civil infrastructure. Davidson is here to try to help �remove the hype� and describe the nature of the threat and how to assist individuals who have a concern about EMP in developing solutions that will work for them. Electromagnetic Associates, LLC davidson@emag-associates.com
