GUIDE TO THE DESIGN OF FERRO-MAGNETIC SIGNATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DEGAUSSING

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

21-07-2008

Publisher

UK Ministry of Defence Standards

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 General System Description
   4.1 Introduction
   4.2 Electro-magnetic Influences of Ships
   4.3 Ferro-magnetic Influence
   4.4 Eddy Current Influence
   4.5 Corrosion Related Influences
   4.6 Power System Influences
   4.7 Electro-magnetic Signature Control Methods
   4.8 Electro-magnetic Signature Measurement
5 Sources Of Guidance
6 Nature and Characteristics Of Ships Magnetic Fields
   6.1 General
   6.2 Signature, Far Field Ferro-magnetic
   6.3 Signature, Near Field Ferro-magnetic
   6.4 Induced Magnetisation
   6.5 Permanent Magnetisation (Perm)
   6.6 Eddy Current Fields
   6.7 Signature, Corrosion Related Magnetic
   6.8 Shielding Effects - Propagation of ac and dc
         Magnetic Fields
7 Low Magnetic Construction
8 Magnetic Treatment
   8.1 Purpose
   8.2 Treatment Aims
   8.3 Issues in Deciding an Optimum PVM
   8.4 Treatment Methods
   8.5 Vessels which are Not Treated
   8.6 Caution
9 Degaussing Systems - Design Guide
   9.1 Introduction
   9.2 Degaussing - Signature Reduction
   9.3 Magnetic Modelling
   9.4 Degaussing Coil Design
   9.5 Degaussing Power Supply System
   9.6 Degaussing System Control and Monitoring
   9.7 Compass Compensation
   9.8 Degaussing System - Physical Configuration
   9.9 Degaussing Systems - Operational Use
10 Deg aussing Systems - Systems Integration Guide
   10.1 General
   10.2 Cable Routing
   10.3 Magnetic Fields
   10.4 Safety Clearances
   10.5 Systems Integration - Minor Issues
11 Degaussing Systems - Systems Engineering Guide
   11.1 System Life Cycle
12 Degaussing Systems - Requirements Checklist
   12.1 General
   12.2 Introduction
   12.3 Standards
   12.4 Functional Description
   12.5 Performance and Operational Requirements
   12.6 Physical or Other Imposed Constraints
   12.7 Environmental Conditions
   12.8 Electrical Isolation, EMC, EMP, Nuclear Hardening
   12.9 Interfaces
   12.10 ARM
   12.11 Systems Integration
   12.12 System Test and Acceptance
   12.13 Support
   12.14 Safety Clearances
   12.15 Human Factors
   12.16 Quality Assurance
   12.17 References and Associated Documents
13 Arm
   13.1 Availability
   13.2 Reliability
   13.3 Maintainability
14 Human Factors
15 Support
   15.1 Support Policy
   15.2 Life
   15.3 Upkeep Policy
   15.4 Training
Annex A - Abbreviations and Definitions

Specifies guidance on the Design of Ferroûmagnetic Signature Control Systems and Degaussing to meet a given magnetic signature requirement for HM Surface Ships and submarines.

DevelopmentNote	Supersedes DEFSTAN 02-612/1(2000). (07/2008) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for the procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (11/2013)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	68
PublisherName	UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status	Current
Supersedes	DEFSTAN 02-612/1(2000) : 2000

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