[Electromagnetic radiation in the radiofrequency range: radiation safety].
← Research streamThe paper describes existing radiofrequency (including microwave) electromagnetic radiation safety standards from multiple countries and IRPA/INIRC recommendations. It proposes using 0.4 W/kg as a basic absorbed dose rate value, corresponding to an energy flu…
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Abstract
Existing safety standards for electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency range, including microwave radiation, adopted in the USSR, Great Britain, Poland, Czechoslovakia, USA, Canada, FRG and recommended by IRPA/INIRC are described. It is proposed to use the value 0.4 W/kg as the basic value of an absorbed dose rate which corresponds to the energy flux density 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz. The concepts of an effective dose rate and effective dose are discussed. Various questions of how to provide safety of those working with electromagnetic radiations are considered.
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Main findings
The paper describes existing radiofrequency (including microwave) electromagnetic radiation safety standards from multiple countries and IRPA/INIRC recommendations. It proposes using 0.4 W/kg as a basic absorbed dose rate value, corresponding to an energy flux density of 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz, and discusses concepts of effective dose rate/effective dose and occupational safety questions.
Outcomes measured
- radiation safety standards
- absorbed dose rate (SAR) proposal
- energy flux density threshold
- occupational safety considerations
Limitations
- No health outcomes or risk estimates are reported in the abstract.
- No study design details, methods, or data sources are provided in the abstract.
- No quantitative comparison of standards beyond the proposed basic value is described.
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Identifiers and source
DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 3702305
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