PRESENT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES INSIDE A HUMAN-BODY EXPOSED TO RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC-FIELDS

被引:10
作者
GARN, H [1 ]
GABRIEL, C [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV LONDON KINGS COLL, DEPT PHYS, LONDON WC2R 2LS, ENGLAND
来源
HEALTH PHYSICS | 1995年 / 68卷 / 02期
关键词
RADIATION; NONIONIZING; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS; RADIOFREQUENCY; ABSORPTION;
D O I
10.1097/00004032-199502000-00001
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
We have compiled results of scientific investigations about the relationship between external held-strengths and specific absorption rates inside the human body. The data were normalized to SAR-values that form the basis for current safety standards. Results were compared to exposure limits given in these standards. This comparison should serve as a reference for the selection of reliable reference levels for personal protection against thermal effects in radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. The need to measure and monitor ankle/wrist currents to protect some exposed workers is explained. The study has also highlighted a scarcity of dosimetric data at frequencies below 3 MHz.
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页码:147 / 156
页数:10
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