MARITIME SYSTEMS

Ships and submarines are subject to specific test requirements. Because of their exposed nature, surface ships are particularly prone to direct lightning strikes. As a consequence, on-board electronic systems are subject to the test requirements for indirect lightning impulses. Submarine power systems are subject to voltage spike testing using the MIL-STD-461 CS106 specification. As for all electronic equipment, ESD is also required along with oscillatory wave and bulk current impulses.