Presented at
The Circle Of HOPE (2018),
July 22, 2018, 4 p.m.
(60 minutes)
With continued geopolitical unrest among nuclear powers and the total ubiquity of electronics in every aspect of modern life, there is a concern over catastrophic events that could have the potential to disrupt and alter life as we know it. The threats of EMP (electromagnetic pulse) and CME (coronal mass discharge) are real and, should they occur, the results would impact the lives of millions. The physics behind these threats are analyzed, their effects and potential for damage estimated, and means to protect against them examined. Additionally, the use of EMP as a weapon is analyzed from a strategic standpoint, and non-nuclear threats to the electrical grid considered.
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David Cripe
**David Cripe** is a physicist and electrical engineer, currently employed in the research and development of military electronics systems. He is a lifelong experimenter, electronics tinkerer, guitarist, and inventor with over 50 patents. Active in amateur radio, he is a prolific creator of minimalist QRP radio kits, with over 20 designs in use by the amateur radio community. Most recently, he has turned his attention to understanding the psychology of innovation, working with youth STEM programs to cultivate the next generation of makers and hackers. His call sign is NM0S.
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