A Microwave Code Combining External Coupling and Internal Circuit Response

In the past few years, considerable progress has been made in determining the vulnerability of a circuit to microwave radiation. At the same time, much progress has been made in analyzing external coupling. What is currently lacking, however, is a general computer code that can determine the overall threat to a system, by combining the problems of external coupling, propagation on cables, and circuit analysis and damage assessment. The objective of this research will be to generate a code that handles microwave coupling and the associated circuit analysis. This code will be useful in determining vulnerability to Ultra Wideband signals as well. During Phase I, we will write the specifications for a general purpose code that calculates the susceptibility of an asset based on an external HPM threat. Certain parts of the code may be written in order to test algorithms. In Phase II, the actual code will be developed.