Services to Operate and Maintain a Microwave Research Laboratory.
Abstract
Based on the growing concerns for the health and safety of military personnel and civilians exposed to radiofrequency radiation a series of research investigating behavioral, biological, cardiovascular, and retinal effects of high power pulsed microwaves, ultra wideband (UWB), and millimeter waves were accomplished. It has been determined that ultra wideband electromagnetic pulses produce changes in nociception and activity in mice. Furthermore, ultra wideband induced hypotension in rats. On the other hand, UWB does not effect UV-induced recombination and mutagenesis in Yeast. Intense flashes of light were observed in sodium bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide solutions when they were exposed to pulsed microwave radiation and the responses was greatly enhanced by a microwave-absorbing, biosynthesized polymer, diazoluminomelanin. Rhesus monkeys exposed to 1.25 GHz high peak power microwaves at adose level of 4 W/kg SAR at the retinal level, produced no evidence of degenerative changes and electroretinogram depression in these animals. Details and accomplishments of the research program and a list of publications are presented in this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA367478
Entities
People
- Yahya Akyel