RF and Microwave Radiation Safety
RF and Microwave Radiation Safety

Author: Ronald Kitchen

Publisher: Newnes

Published: 2001-10-02

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 9780750643559

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The leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues. A practical handbook for all involved in electronic design and safety assessment, RF and Microwave Radiation Safety covers the problems of RF safety management, including the use of measuring instruments and methods, radiation hazards and risks resulting from electromagnetic interference, as well as reviewing current safety standards and the implications for RF design. The second edition takes into account a wide range of technical and legislative changes, and has been revised in line with the latest EU and international standards. Issues raised by increasing levels of microwave pollution from mobile phones and other sources are also confronted. New material covers: International Radiological Protection Commission (IRPC): new recommendations published in 1998 European Broadcasting Union (EBU)'s new guide EU Physical Agents Directive and Machines Directive (both of which cover radio transmitters) UK National Radiological Protection Board (UKNRPB) new guidance on safety levels Covers radiation hazards and risks resulting from electromagnetic interference Leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues Revised in line with the latest the EU and international standards

Radio-frequency and Microwave Radiation
Radio-frequency and Microwave Radiation

Author: R. Timothy Hitchcock

Publisher: AIHA

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1931504555

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This third edition of Radio-Frequency and Microwave Radiation Guide provides the most current and authoritative information on the physical characteristics of radio-frequency radiation (RF) and microwave radiation, its interactions with matter, and biological and environmental effects. Current standards and guidelines are discussed, as are instruments and controls. A handy glossary provides definitions of important terms, and an appendix presents a list of problems industrial hygenists and other health professionals may encounter.

Radiofrequency Radiation Standards
Radiofrequency Radiation Standards

Author: B. Jon Klauenberg

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-22

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1489909451

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has sponsored research and personnel safety standards development for exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) for over twenty years. The Aerospace Medical Panel of the Advisory Group For Aerospace Research and Development (AGARD) sponsored Lecture Series No. 78 Radiation Hazards,! in 1975, in the Netherlands, Germany, and Norway, on the subject of Radiation Hazards to provide a review and critical analysis of the available information and concepts. In the same year, Research Study Group 2 on Protection of Personnel Against Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation (Panel VIIl of AC/243 Defence Research Group, NATO) proposed a revision to Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 2345. The intent of the proposal was to revise the ST ANAG to incorporate frequency-dependent-RFR safety guidelines. These changes are documented in the NATO STANAG 2345 (MED), Control and Recording of Personnel Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation,2 promulgated in 1979. Research Study Group 2 (RSG2) of NATO Defense Research Group Panel VIII (AC1243) was organized, in 1981, to study and contribute technical information concerning the protection of military personnel from the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation. A workshop at the Royal Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, U. K. was held to develop and/or compile sufficient knowledge on the long-term effects of pulsed RFR to maintain safe procedures and to minimize unnecessary operational constraints.

Radio-Frequency and ELF Electromagnetic Energies
Radio-Frequency and ELF Electromagnetic Energies

Author: R. Timothy Hitchcock

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1995-03-08

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 9780471284543

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Tailored especially for the working health professional, Radio Frequency and ELF Electrogmagnetic Energies is a practical guide to understanding, evaluating, and controlling the human health effects of radio-frequency (RF) and extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields. Providing a perfect blend of applied information and theory, you'll find all you need to know about radiation safety, from the basic physics to how to set up a safety program. This book brings you cutting-edge discussions of exposure limits, monitoring instrumentation, new measurements required by human exposure standards, induced currents and contact currents, and the latest data on biological effects.

RF Radiation Safety Handbook
RF Radiation Safety Handbook

Author: Ronald Kitchen

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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This general introduction to the sources and nature of RF and Microwave radiation covers the problems of RF safety management, including the use of measuring instruments and methods. Radio frequency radiation can be dangerous in a number of ways. Hazards include electromagnetic compatibility and interference, electro-explosive vapours and devices, and direct effects on the human body. The book is designed for people responsible for, or concerned with, safety. This target audience will primarily be radio engineers, but include those skilled in other disciplines including medicine, chemistry or mechanical engineering. The book covers the problems of RF safety management, including the use of measuring instruments and methods, and a review of current safety standards. The implications for RF design engineers are also examined.

Non-ionizing Radiation Protection
Non-ionizing Radiation Protection

Author: Andrew W. Wood

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-04-10

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1119284201

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A comprehensive review of non-ionizing radiation and its public health and environmental risks, for researchers, policy makers, and laymen This book explains the characteristics of all forms of electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and analyzes the relationship between exposure and its biological effects, as well as the known dose-response relationships associated with each. Taking a uniquely holistic approach to the concept of health that builds upon the WHO definition to include not only absence of disease, but the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and the population, it reviews established and potential risks and protections, along with regulatory issues associated with each. The risks to public health of NIR, whether in the form of UV light, radio waves from wireless devices, or electric and magnetic fields associated with electrical power systems, is currently a cause of great concern among members of the public and lawmakers. But in order to separate established science from speculation and make informed decisions about how to mitigate the risks of NIR and allocate precious resources, policymakers, manufacturers, and individuals need a comprehensive source of up-to-date information based on the current scientific evidence. Written by a team of experts in their fields, this book is that source. Among other things, it: Summarizes scientific findings on the safety of different forms of NIR and the rationale behind current standards Describes devices for monitoring NIR along with the established and potential hazards of each form Explores proper protections against UV light and lasers, RF radiation, ELF fields and other forms of NIR Discusses how to avoid injuries through occupational training or public awareness programs, and how to perform medical assessments in cases of suspected NIR injuries Considers how to decide whether or not to spend money on certain mitigation measures, based on cost-benefit analyses Offering expert reviews and analyses of the latest scientific findings and public policy issues concerning the risks to public health and the environment of NIR, Non-ionizing Radiation Protection is an indispensable source of information for manufacturers, government regulators, and regulatory agencies, as well as researchers, concerned laypersons, and students.

RF and Microwave Radiation Safety
RF and Microwave Radiation Safety

Author: Ronald Kitchen

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2001-09-17

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 008049806X

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The leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues. A practical handbook for all involved in electronic design and safety assessment, RF and Microwave Radiation Safety covers the problems of RF safety management, including the use of measuring instruments and methods, radiation hazards and risks resulting from electromagnetic interference, as well as reviewing current safety standards and the implications for RF design. The second edition takes into account a wide range of technical and legislative changes, and has been revised in line with the latest EU and international standards. Issues raised by increasing levels of microwave pollution from mobile phones and other sources are also confronted. New material covers: - International Radiological Protection Commission (IRPC): new recommendations published in 1998 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU)'s new guide - EU Physical Agents Directive and Machines Directive (both of which cover radio transmitters) - UK National Radiological Protection Board (UKNRPB) new guidance on safety levels - Covers radiation hazards and risks resulting from electromagnetic interference - Leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues - Revised in line with the latest the EU and international standards

An Assessment of Potential Health Effects from Exposure to PAVE PAWS Low-level Phased-array Radiofrequency Energy
An Assessment of Potential Health Effects from Exposure to PAVE PAWS Low-level Phased-array Radiofrequency Energy

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Potential Health Effects from Exposures to PAVE PAWS Low-Level Phased-Array Radiofrequency Energy

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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This is the fourth and final report describing possible health effects of the PAVE PAWS radar located at the Massachusetts Military Reservation in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Safety in the Use of Radiofrequency Dielectric Heaters and Sealers
Safety in the Use of Radiofrequency Dielectric Heaters and Sealers

Author: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

Publisher: International Labour Organization

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9789221103332

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Provides basic guidance on working conditions and procedures that should lead to higher standards of safety for personnel using radio frequency heaters and sealers. Topics include: radiofrequency and electromagnetic radiation, sources, exposure and energy absorption; RF biological effects; occupational RF exposure standards and guidelines; exposure assessment; control technology; work practices and administrative controls; design and installation considerations; and medical surveillance.