The problem of the destructive effects of high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on electronic and electrical equipment has been well-known for more than 50 years. All military equipment and ...

Lightning protection in photovoltaic (PV) systems is a critical area of study as these installations are increasingly exposed to atmospheric discharges that can substantially disrupt energy production ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A U.S. Air Force base in Texas has taken the first steps to guard against an electromagnetic ...

In today’s interconnected world, the need to safeguard security systems from various threats has never been more critical. Some of the most overlooked but potentially devastating risks to electronic ...

A new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate says critical infrastructure sectors need to harden physical protection for mission-critical equipment ...

A nuclear explosion in the atmosphere releases a pulse of gamma radiation, which strips electrons from air molecules. Electrons are drawn to Earth’s magnetic poles in a corkscrew pattern, releasing ...