There are a number of issues to consider in the electromacnetic design of ships. The design process should encompass the entire ship project evolution and focus on the optimisation of both electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the radar cross-section (RCS) aspects.
The management of signature performance for modern ship platforms involves many innovative methods and procedures. The following paper addresses some basic concepts specifically focused on the electromagnetic design process for naval platforms and the need for concurrent interactions with the other ship design areas.
1. Introduction: The need for significant improvements in the approach to the electromagnetic (EM) design of new ship platforms is relatively new.