Exploring Non-Thermal Radiofrequency Bioeffects for Novel Military Applications
Abstract
The research goal was to undertake a study to define radiofrequency/microwave (RF/MW) exposure parameters that produce non-them%al effects both on catecholamine release, using cultured adrenal chromaffin cells as an i,i vitro model system, and on skeletal muscle contraction, using intact skeletal muscle Strips. Major accomplishments included 1) implementation of experiments following completion of the design, characterization and construction both of a waveguide- based exposure system (0.75-1 GHz frequency range) and a free space exposure system (1-6 GRz frequency range) for on-line monitoring of catecholamine release during exposure of chromaffin cells to RF/MW fields; 2) implementation of experiments following completion of the design, characterization and construction of a waveguide-based exposure system for monitoring skeletal muscle contraction during exposure to 0.75-1 GHz RF fields, and 3) preliminary data showing apparent non-them%al effects on both biological endpoints. The research, which had been transitioned into FA9550-04-I-0194 and FA9550-05-l- 0308, has been presented at several international meetings and has culminated in three peer-reviewed published papers and one Master's thesis. Personnel involved in the project included a neurobiologist and an electrical engineer as principal investigators an associate engineer research assistants and graduate students.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA463444
Entities
People
- Gale L. Craviso
- Indira Chatterjee
Organizations
- University of Nevada, Reno