Interdisciplinary Research Project to Explore the Potential for Developing Non-Lethal Weapons Based on Radiofrequency/Microwave Bioeffects
Abstract
Our research is to lay the foundation for developing non-lethal stunning/immobilizing weaponry based on radiofrequency (RF)/ microwave(MW) radiation by identifying RF/MW parameters potentially capable of selectively altering exocytosis, the process underlying neurotransmitter release and hence nervous system functioning. Major accomplishments included 1) assembling, characterizing and optimizing a free-space MW exposure system for assessing effects of exposures in the 1 to 6 GHz frequency range on exocytosis, using neurosecretory adrenal chromaffin cells as an in vitro model. Other accomplishments included implementing experimental approaches that wilt allow us to distinguish between non-thermal versus thermal effects of the exposures. The research was presented at one international meeting and has culminated in one manuscript that is under review. Personnel on the project included a neurobiologist and an electrical engineer as principal investigators, an associate engineer, one research assistant and two graduate students. The research has been transitioned into AFOSR grant FA9550-05-1-0308.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA443237
Entities
People
- Gale L. Craviso
- Indira Chatterjee
Organizations
- University of Nevada, Reno