scope:

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to minimize risk to space programs in the area of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Application

Document Applicability

This document is applicable to launch and space vehicles, their units and subsystems, plus the associated ground, airborne or spaceborne operational and support elements of the space system. This document does not apply to the facilities which house ground system segments of space systems (see MIL-STD-1542), nor does it apply to printed wiring board assemblies or individual microcircuits.

Requirement Applicability

The primary Requirements (e.g., 4.1, 6.05, 7.7), subrequirements (e.g., 4.2c2, 6.10c3, 7.1c1), verification methods (e.g., 4.3d1, 6.14d2, 7.7d) and tailoring (e.g., 4.1e1, 6.03e, 7.3e3) given in Sections 4 to 7 of this document are applicable in accordance with Table 1.2.2-1. They are also portion marked in the text in accordance with the explanation at the beginning of Table 1.2.2-1. All paragraphs under a primary Requirement have the same applicability as given at the primary Requirement title, unless otherwise marked.