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+This article has two parts. It begins with a brief EMP historical review demonstrating the field strength threat that must be shielded against in order to assure survival of electrical and electronic items and systems, and the retention of our modern lifestyle. Next comes planning, protection options, installation, test and certification, cost, financing and development of new products, services and markets – an ambitious scope. In Part 1 of this article, a national program is offered in two phases to make EMP protection viable: Phase 1 is a two-year pilot design and installation of EMP protection of a few villages and towns. From lessons learned, Phase 2 is an eight-year, follow up with installation, test and certification tailored to several selected economic levels and coastal/inland locations as well as various latitudes. Structures range from individual sheds and homes to office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, industrial parks and warehouses, public works and hospitals. Part 1 of this article addressed a Proposed National Plan for EMP Protecting the U.S. Part 2 of the article presents methods and techniques for EMP protection of buildings, solar rooftops and other structures. As such, Part 2 will cover details of shielding, bonding, grounding, and cable or device surge suppression and filtering. These apply to structures from sheds and rooms to small and large homes, and to commercial and industrial buildings less than about five floors in height. Look for part two in our Directory and Design Guide 2014! |