Current intentional EMI studies in Europe with a focus on STRUCTURES

In this paper, current intentional electromagnetic interference studies in Europe are summarized. Three projects are addressing the call from the European Commission within the Security theme of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research, with as topic: “Protection of Critical Infrastructure (structures, platforms and networks) against Electromagnetic (High Power Microwave (HPM)) Attacks.” The projects HIPOW, SECRET, and STRUCTURES are summarized. The main focus is on the STRUCTURES project. The projects have in common that all three want to develop guidelines for recommendations on protecting critical infrastructures.