Blog

The Intelsat 29e Satellite Failure

Can satellite failures due to space radiation effects be prevented in the future? In early April 2019, the Intelsat 29e Satellite developed a fuel leak and failed soon after. Intelsat says that a micrometeoroid impact or an electrostatic discharge, coupled with a “harness flaw” are the most likely reasons for this mission ending failure. The […]

HIRF & Lightning Certification of eVTOL Aircraft

Abstract: With electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the engineering community is once again called to support an emerging technology that could have an amazing impact on the way people and goods are transported allowing for safer and more environmentally friendly urban mobility. There are a number of technical challenges that need to be […]

Satellites and the space environment

EMA Awarded NSF SBIR Grant

Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D Pittsfield, MA, 30 December, 2019 – Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) for $225,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on […]

Using Simulation to Reduce Damage and Maximize Availability in Wind Turbine Applications

Abstract: Lightning effects on wind turbine blades present significant challenges to manufacturers and operators. The industry is skewing heavily towards larger wind turbine blades and more remote locations, and these pose substantial logistical challenges in terms of accessibility, cost of repairs, and increased downtime when issues arise. Particularly in the case of lightning, arcing and […]

Massive Growth In Number of Satellites Brings Unique Challenges

Governments have long been a driving force in the deployment of satellites and other space technologies. What can be seen in the last two decades is a dramatic shift towards the commercial and privatized space industry in launching new and novel satellites and measurement capabilities. As described in this article, a huge focus currently is […]

HIRF & Lightning Certification for VTOL Airtaxi Webinar

With Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) air taxis, the engineering community is once again called to support an emerging technology that could have an amazing impact on the way people and goods are transported allowing for safer and more environmentally friendly urban mobility. There are a number of technical challenges that need to be tackled […]

EMA Inc. to Open European Subsidiary in 2020

Released: November 12, 2019 Lakewood, Nov 12, 2019 – Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. (EMA) announced today that it will open a subsidiary in Europe effective January 1, 2020. The headquarters for the EMA Europe office will be located in Saint Quentin en Yvelines, 25 kilometers southwest of Paris. There will also be offices located in […]

lightning strikes an aircraft in flight

Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Roadshow- Europe

E3 Roadshow in Europe Toulouse, 16 October 2019 EMA Europe invites you to the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Roadshow. In this unique event, you will learn about the challenges and the threats associated with the electromagnetic environment on transport vehicles: aircraft, hybrid and electric car, and train. New visionary technologies are emerging and rapidly becoming […]

Reducing Electromagnetic Spectrum Fratricide

On August 8, 2019, the Under Secretary of the Navy issued a memorandum regarding “Reducing Electromagnetic Spectrum Fratricide”. The memorandum provided clarification on three SECNAV instructions regarding policy and responsibilities for research, development and acquisition of all spectrum-dependent systems (SDS). It stated that all SDS must assess the risk of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) fratricide and […]

Space Weather Strikes Again

Author: Justin McKennon – justin@ema3d.com In April of this year (2019), the Boeing-built Intelsat 29e communications satellite (launched in 2016) suddenly failed. A recent investigation concluded that an electrostatic discharge, or a micro-meteoroid strike, was the cause of the premature end of the satellite’s mission. This failure was expensive – costing Intelsat ~$382 million. This satellite […]

Newsletter