Abstract: The present invention provides a power frequency, i.e., time-varying, magnetic field (PF-NF) detector system for characterizing the operational condition of a remote facility responsive to time-varying magnetic fields generated by electrical transmission lines associated with the remote facility. The PF-MF detector system advantageously includes a PF-MF sensor which generates N time-varying magnetic field data sets, and a PF-MF analyzer which generates an operational condition assessment responsive to the N time-varying magnetic field data sets, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 1. Additionally, the PF-MF detector system includes an accumulator which stores and forwards the N time-varying magnetic field data sets to the PF-MF analyzer via a communications channel. A method for characterizing the operational condition of inaccessible electrical equipment responsive to the time-varying magnetic field generated by a transmission line are also described.

Abstract: A liquid filled variable capacitor or PFL which provides variable frequen impedance, and pulse length without changing the capacitor or PFL hardware. The capacitor is constructed from two or more conducting surfaces. A dielectric fluid mixture separates the conductors. A fluid supply system furnishes the dielectric fluid mixture to the conductors and provides for varying of the dielectric constant of the fluid and thus the capacitor operating characteristics, by varying the mixture composition. The fluid supply system has a mixing tank connected to both a supply of high dielectric constant fluid and a supply of low dielectric constant fluid. The high dielectric constant fluid and low dielectric constant fluid are mixed proportionally to obtain a dielectric fluid having the desired dielectric constant. A pump conveys the dielectric fluid between the mixing tank and the conductors while a heat exchanger controls the temperature of the dielectric fluid.

Abstract: A high peak power, broad band, radio frequency pulse generator generates are wave pulses at a high pulse repetition frequency for use in jamming of radar, data links, voice communication, or other radio frequency signals. The generator is constructed with one or more pairs of coaxial cable formed into opposite half loops. The cable is provided with an inner conductor and outer conductors with the outer conductor of each opposed loop attached to a spark gap switch while the inner conductor is continuous throughout the loops from one side of a matched impedance load, such as an antenna, to the other side of the load. The spark gap switch is provided with a pair of electrodes separated by a gap. The gap contains a dielectric medium having fast spark quenching characteristics and a high standoff voltage. Peak power for the generator is 10 to 100 kilowatts with a pulse repetition frequency of 1 to 100 kilohertz.

Abstract: A compact lightweight high power RF generator for use in military systems combines the principles of vector inversion transform systems with a RF tank circuit. The capacitively stored energy in the lines is discharged by means of high speed switching techniques with the energy store being a part of the tuned circuit.