Analysis of the Exposure Levels and Potential Biologic Effects of the PAVE PAWS Radar System

Abstract

The Panel on the Extent of Radiation from the PAVE PAWS Radar System was charged to examine the extent of radiation and the exposure of the public to radiation from the PAVE PAWS system. In carrying out this task, the Panel has considered the characteristics of the PAVE PAWS radiation as related to public exposure and compared the possible exposure to existing ambient radiofrequency radiation on Cape Cod and in other locations in the United States. To provide perspective for the assessment of possible exposure effects the Panel has also, to the extent possible, reviewed and summarized the state of knowledge concerning the biologic effects of exposure to such radiation. The Panel did not address the question of the desirability or adequacy of the anticipated exposure control procedures, nor did it make a judgment concerning the relative safety or hazard of exposure to PAVE PAWS emission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072332

Entities

People

  • Brockway Mcmillan
  • Don R. Justesen
  • Om P. Gandhi
  • Stephen F. Cleary
  • W. R. Adey

Organizations

  • National Research Council

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Environment
  • Health Services
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Repetition Rate

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  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.