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SAR and temperature distribution in the rat head model exposed to electromagnetic field radiation by 900 MHz dipole antenna.

Australasian physical & engineering sciences in medicine · 2013 · No effect · Low evidence

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Using an MRI-based digital anatomical SD rat model and FDTD simulations (with measurements/simulations to characterize dipole net radiated power), the study reports SAR distributions and evaluates temperature rise for the exposure setup. It reports that no si…

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PublicationAustralasian physical & engineering sciences in medicine · 2013
Study typeexposure_assessment
Reported directionNo effect
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Rats are often used in the electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure experiments. In the study for the effect of 900 MHz EMF exposure on learning and memory in SD rats, the specific absorption rate (SAR) and the temperature rise in the rat head are numerically evaluated. The digital anatomical model of a SD rat is reconstructed with the MRI images. Numerical method as finite difference time domain has been applied to assess the SAR and the temperature rise during the exposure. Measurements and simulations are conducted to characterize the net radiated power of the dipole to provide a precise dosimetric result. The whole-body average SAR and the localized SAR averaging over 1, 0.5 and 0.05 g mass for different organs/tissues are given. It reveals that during the given exposure experiment setup, no significant temperature rise occurs. The reconstructed anatomical rat model could be used in the EMF simulation and the dosimetric result provides useful information for the biological effect studies.

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Study typeexposure_assessment
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationSD rats (rat head anatomical model reconstructed from MRI images)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 900 MHz
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Using an MRI-based digital anatomical SD rat model and FDTD simulations (with measurements/simulations to characterize dipole net radiated power), the study reports SAR distributions and evaluates temperature rise for the exposure setup. It reports that no significant temperature rise occurs during the given exposure experiment setup.

Outcomes measured

  • Specific absorption rate (whole-body average and localized SAR over 1, 0.5 and 0.05 g)
  • Temperature rise in rat head during exposure
  • Net radiated power characterization (measurements and simulations)

Limitations

  • Numerical evaluation/dosimetry study; biological outcomes are not reported in the abstract
  • No specific SAR values or exposure duration are provided in the abstract
  • Sample size and details of measurement protocol are not stated in the abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1007/s13246-013-0202-4
PubMed: 23740570

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