Determining the Electromagnetic Environment on Board Ships for Risk-based Approach EMC Analysis

Abstract

The increased implementation of new electronic systems in a small physical space has resulted in complex electromagnetic environments. A ship is an example of such a system with a complex electromagnetic environment. In order to prevent electromagnetic interference in such complex systems, one needs to understand the composition of the environment and the interaction between the different elements. This paper determines the electromagnetic environment onboard ships, with the intention of achieving electromagnetic compatibility using a risk-based approach.