Expanding Current Research Capabilities for Investigating RF/Microwave Bioeffects
Abstract
The DURIP funding has been used by the University of Nevada at Reno to acquire a high performance radiofrequency (RE) /microwave (MW) signal generator, a high power broadband amplifier, a broadband horn antenna, high power cables, and a high-end computer that is interfaced with the signal generator and amplifier via a LabVIEW program. This equipment will be used to support an AFOSRfunded research project to investigate the feasibility of designing novel non-lethal radiofrequency (RE) stunning weapons based on eluddation of non-thermal biomolecular effects of pulsed and continuous wave (CW) RE exposure on neurotransmitter release. It will also support a DEPSCoR-funded program that extends those studies to include microwave frequencies and to explore the effect of pulsed and CW RE/microwave exposure on skeletal muscle contractility. All projects incorporate Basic Science Electrical and Biomedical Engineering graduate students, as well as undergraduate students majoring in the basic sciences into various aspects of the research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 14, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA425417
Entities
People
- Gale L. Craviso
- Indira Chatterjee
Organizations
- University of Nevada, Reno