Radiation Hazards

Abstract

;Contents: Biologic and pathophysiologic effects of exposure to microwave or ultrasonic energy; Pathophysiological aspects of exposure to microwaves; Phyiscal aspects - ultrasound; Biophysics - energy absorption and distribution; Electromagnetic radiation: Effects on the eye; Endocrine and central nervous system effects of microwave exposure; Microwave induced acoustic effects in mammalian auditory systems; Biological effects of ultrasound; Engineering considerations and measurements; Electromagnetic interference of cardiac pacemakers; On EMP safety hazards; Protection guides and standards for microwave exposure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA015200

Entities

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Repetition Rate

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology