MIL-STD-461F
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 General.
The terms used in this standard are defined in ANSI C63.14. In addition, the following
definitions are applicable for the purpose of this standard.
3.2 Acronyms used in this standard.
ASW – Anti-submarine Warfare
BIT – Built-in Test
CI – Commercial Item
DoD – Department of Defense
EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility
EME – Electromagnetic Environment
EMI – Electromagnetic Interference
EMICP – Electromagnetic Interference Control Procedures
EMITP – Electromagnetic Interference Test Procedures
EMITR – Electromagnetic Interference Test Report
ERP – Effective Radiated Power
EUT – Equipment Under Test
FCC – Federal Communication Commission
GFE – Government Furnished Equipment
ISM – Industrial, Scientific and Medical
LISN – Line Impedance Stabilization Network
NDI – Non-Developmental Item
RF – Radio Frequency
RMS – Root Mean Square
TEM – Transverse Electromagnetic
TPD – Terminal Protection Device
3.3 Above deck.
An area on ships which is not considered to be “below deck” as defined herein.
3.4 Below deck.
An area on ships which is surrounded by a metallic structure, or an area which provides
significant attenuation to electromagnetic radiation, such as the metal hull or superstructure of a
surface ship, the pressure hull of a submarine and the screened rooms in non-metallic ships.
