Exploring Electromagnetic Challenges in Naval Platform Topside Design
About
A Naval Topside Electromagnetic Environment is one of the most complex and harsh that design engineers are likely to encounter. Through well-established Electromagnetic Environment Effects (EEE) disciplines, we design and manage the Topside layout and environment.
Topside Design focuses primarily on RADiation HAZard (RADHAZ), Mutual Interference (MI), Antenna Coverage and Blind Arcs. Placement of sensors and navigation equipment on the Topside of a Naval platform is constrained by a number of important but diverse and sometimes conflicting factors, each of which may have different weighting, depending upon the nature and role of the equipment.
** Please note that this event will not be recorded and will not be available on demand after the webinar **
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
22 Apr 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Organiser
- Electromagnetics TN
Speakers
Jon Burbage BEng(Hons) CEng FIET
BAE Systems Global Engineering Fellow, Electromagnetic Environment Effects Senior Engineering Specialist - BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships
Jon Burbage joined BAE Systems in 2007 and is currently the Head of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE) across all BAE Systems Naval Ships projects. Previous to this role, Jon was Group Leader for the Electromagnetic Modelling Group in the Advanced Technology Centre in Bristol.
Jon has worked extensively on the Queen Elizabeth Carrier project for 16 years where he had responsibility for the delivery of both ships in all areas of Electromagnetics (including RADHAZ, Mutual Interference, EMC, EMP, Lightning Protection, ESD) RCS and TEMPEST. He has over 25 years Defence Industry experience in Naval (surface & sub-surface), Airborne & Land.
Jon is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and has been a Chartered Engineer since 2005. In addition, Jon sits on the IET Electromagnetics Technical Network Executive Committee and is a BAE Systems Global Engineering Fellow in the field of Electromagnetics.
Reasons to attend
Attending this event will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions associated with naval topside electromagnetic environments. The insights gained will be invaluable for professionals involved in the design, management, and operation of naval platforms. Additionally, the event offers an excellent opportunity for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), contributing to your CPD hours as part of the IET's monitoring scheme.