Title :
Mechanism for SGEMP-Triggered Surface Flashover
Author :
Mandell, M.J. ; Wilson, A.R. ; Katz, I. ; Schnuelle, G.W. ; Rotenberg, M.
Author_Institution :
Systems, Science and Software P. O. Box 1620, La Jolla, CA 92038
Abstract :
A mechanism for simultaneous flashover of an array of dielectric surfaces is proposed. The timescale and current level of the resultant discharge are evaluated, and consequences for SGEMP response are discussed.
Keywords :
Circuit testing; Conductivity; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic coupling; Electrons; Flashover; Space charge; Space vehicles; Surface charging; Surface discharges;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1979.4330267
