The Genesis and Implications of MIL-STD-1541, Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements for Space Systems the Aerospace Corporation

MIL-STD-1541 is a composite system specification for space systems. As a composite specification it includes the requirements for equipment level EMI tests and overall system EMC tests. It also includes design requirements tailored to the space environment, as well as stringent management controls for an effective EMC program. While the standard incorporates the existing military standards and specifications on interference control, such as MIL-E-6051, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-462, it contains sufficient additions and modifications to warrant its issuance as a separate standard. The standard is expected to be selectively imposed on a total space system, with heavy emphasis on the design analysis phase, with its concommitent stress on the responsibility of the integration contractor to conduct a comprehensive system EMC program.