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NUCLEAR ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE [6 records]

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Record 1 2014-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Operations
  • CBRNE Weapons
CONT

Nuclear attack indicators include : warning or threat of an attack or received intelligence, mushroom cloud, exceptionally large/powerful explosion, electromagnetic pulse(EMP).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations CBRNE
  • Armes CBRNE
CONT

Les indicateurs d'attaques nucléaires comprennent les suivants : avertissement ou menace relative à une attaque ou tout renseignement reçu, champignon atomique, explosion exceptionnellement puissante ou importante, impulsion électromagnétique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electromagnetism
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

High-altitude electromagnetic pulse... is an electromagnetic radiation of very short rise time, large amplitude, and brief duration that follows a nuclear explosion above the atmosphere. The area over which a single [high-altitude electromagnetic pulse] event is experienced can be very great if the explosion is high enough and large enough. Several such nuclear explosions might render unprotected electronic equipment and systems inoperative over an area as large as the continental United States.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électromagnétisme
  • Physique atomique
OBS

Explosions nucléaires.

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2011-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

A complete assembly (i.e. implosion type, gun type, or thermonuclear type), in its intended ultimate configuration which, upon completion of the prescribed arming, fusing and firing sequence, is capable of producing the intended nuclear reaction and release of energy.

CONT

The electromagnetic pulse generated by the detonation of a single nuclear weapon at high altitudes can be a threat to military systems located as much as a thousand miles away.

OBS

arm: A weapon for use in war (usually "arms").

OBS

nuclear weapon; atomic weapon: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Munition (c'est-à-dire type à implosion, thermonucléaire ou canon) qui dans sa configuration finale, après accomplissement de la séquence armement-allumage-explosion, est capable de produire la réaction nucléaire et la libération d'énergie désirées.

CONT

L'emploi d'armes nucléaires dans l'espace serait détecté par des satellites d'alerte avancée qui remarqueraient le lancement du missile et par des capteurs de rayonnement dans l'espace, ne laissant aucun doute sur l'identité de l'agresseur.

OBS

arme nucléaire; arme atomique : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

arme nucléaire; arme nuc : terme, forme abrégée et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

arme nucléaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas QBRNE
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
DEF

Bombas, granadas, proyectiles dirigidos o similares, en los que el principio activo consiste en un material radiactivo nuclear escindible.

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Record 4 2004-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Telecommunications
CONT

Fiber optics depend on pulses of light, transmitted through fine transparent fibers, rather than on pulses of electric current sent through conducting wires. The purpose is to transmit information rather than power. By proper modulation of the light signals, a very wide information bandwidth can be achieved, and because the fibers can be made thin, a large bundle can be accommodated in a single cable of comparatively small diameter. The signals are not vulnerable to eavesdropping, nor are they susceptible to jamming or to transmission of damaging currents due to an electromagnetic pulse from a nuclear explosion. Fiber optics are replacing electric wires for many applications, including computer links.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications optiques
DEF

Système optique utilisant des fibres optiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Telecomunicaciones ópticas
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Record 5 1996-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Magnetism and Electromagnetism

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Magnétisme et électromagnétisme
OBS

Renseignement obtenu le 87/11/30

Spanish

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Record 6 1988-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Author: Institution of Electrical Engineers. Professional Group C9 (Components in Computing and Control); 1981; Information found in DOBIS.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres

Spanish

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