Literature Review on Human Bioeffects of Electromagnetic Energy: A Complex Systems Perspective

Abstract

This report reviews the literature on biological effects of engineered and natural electromagnetic (EM) energy systems across spatiotemporal scales spanning orders of magnitude from a complex systems perspective. I first review the EM frequency spectrum and define complex systems and complexity. I then review multiple parameters giving rise to the complexity of EM energy systems and how these parameters dynamically interact to produce complex human bioeffects across molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels over time scales from milliseconds to years. Finally, I discuss outstanding issues and questions and suggest conceptual and analytical approaches for advancing future research from a more integrative and holistic perspective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1164349

Entities

People

  • Scott E. Kerick

Organizations

  • United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 5G Wireless Networks
  • Bandwidth
  • Brain
  • Complex Systems
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Health Services
  • High Power Microwaves
  • Medical Personnel
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Mobile Phones
  • National Security
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Public Health
  • Radio Frequency
  • Repetition Rate
  • Standing Waves
  • War Colleges
  • Wireless Communications

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Theoretical Analysis.