Approach to Evaluating and Implementing EMP Protection Requirements for Communication Centers   [open pdf - 1MB]

"We examine the problem of protecting communication centers against the threat of high-altitude nuclear electromagnetic pulses (EMP). Because such EMP could damage components in an unprotected facility, we describe an approach to develop a set of minimum requirements so that effective hardening procedures can be designed and implemented. Our approach includes evaluation of currently recommended protection practices, cost analyses, and development of test requirements, plans, and facilities."