Influence of the experimental setup on the shielding performance of perforated grids against an indirect electrostatic discharge

Experimental validation is often looked for to corroborate numerical or analytical formulations. However, in shielding problems, a number of issues should be carefully considered before comparing the results ensuing from a measurement campaign with those attained analytically or numerically. In this manuscript the typical configuration of perforated shield is considered against a source of electrostatic discharge, putting in evidence the most relevant aspects influencing the experimental results, either from a qualitative and quantitative point of view.