HEMP SHIELDING (HIGH-ALTITUDE ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE)
Astra Shield specializes in providing High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) shielding solutions to protect critical infrastructure from nuclear-generated electromagnetic threats. HEMP events, caused by nuclear detonations at high altitudes, can damage or destroy electronic systems over large areas in microseconds.
Astra Shield’s solutions are designed to defend against all three stages of HEMP waves:
- E1 (Fast Pulse): Destroys microelectronics and control circuits.
- E2 (Intermediate Pulse): Similar to lightning, disrupts communications.
- Though not explicitly stated, the text implies that Our solutions also protect against E3 (Slow Pulse): Induces currents in long conductors, damaging power grids and pipelines.
Our HEMP shielding capabilities include:
- Faraday Cage Enclosures: Robust enclosures made from high-conductivity steel or copper to prevent external EMP energy penetration.
- EMP/HEMP Filters & Waveguides: Specialized filters for power, signal, and communication lines to block conducted and radiated pulses.
- Shielded Access Points: Integrated shielded doors, windows, vents, and service panels that maintain structural and operational integrity.
- Grounding & Equipotential Bonding: Essential for safely diverting and neutralizing induced currents.
- Standards-Based Design & Testing: Compliance with leading standards such as MIL-STD-188-125-1 / -2, NATO AECTP-500, IEC 61000-4-25, and US DoD & DHS HEMP Guidelines.
Astra Shield protects a wide range of critical applications, including:
- Military command and control centers
- Defence communication hubs
- Emergency operations centers
- Secure data facilities
- Strategic energy and utility infrastructure
- Embassies and hardened government facilities