Exposure of Man to Low Intensity Magnetic Fields in a Coil System

Abstract

The magnetosphere is an intrinsic component of the Earth environment, and travel beyond this sphere will expose man to near absence of a magnetic field. The present study is a continuation of a previous investigation of the physiological and psychological effects of prolonged exposure of man to low intensity magnetic fields. In support of previous findings, a significant gradual decrease of the scotopic flicker fusion threshold was observed from which the subjects recovered after exposure. Problems of life in a magnetic field-free environment are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0662672

Entities

People

  • Dietrich E. Beischer
  • Earl Iii F. Miller
  • James Jr C. Knepton

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Body Weight
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Light Sources
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Phenomena
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Medical Personnel
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Radiation
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.