Zorach (Zory) R. Glaser, Ph.D. · 1979
This 1979 conference paper by Z. Glaser provided the scientific foundation for NIOSH's criteria document on radiofrequency and microwave radiation safety standards. The work synthesized existing research on RF and microwave health effects to establish occupational exposure guidelines. This represents one of the earliest comprehensive government efforts to translate EMF research into practical safety recommendations.
David E. Janes, Jr. · 1979
This 1979 technical study by Janes examined radiation leakage from electronic equipment and measured the electromagnetic fields people might be exposed to. The research focused on surveying actual emission levels from various radiofrequency sources to understand potential human exposure scenarios. This type of foundational measurement work helped establish early understanding of EMF exposure levels in real-world environments.
H. Janet Healer · 1979
This 1979 government report by H. Janet Healer documented a comprehensive federal program studying the biological effects of nonionizing radiation, including radiofrequency and microwave sources. The report compiled project summaries from various government research initiatives investigating how RF/MW radiation affects living systems. This represents early official recognition that nonionizing radiation warranted systematic health investigation.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 technical report proposed threshold limit values (TLV) for radiofrequency radiation exposure in occupational settings. The document addressed workplace safety standards for microwave and RF electromagnetic energy, establishing guidelines for how much exposure workers could safely receive. This represents early efforts to regulate RF radiation before widespread consumer electronics adoption.
McAfee, R.D., Longacre, A. Jr., Bishop, R.R. et al. · 1979
This 1979 study examined whether repeated exposure to 9.3 GHz microwave radiation causes eye damage in monkeys. The research found no ocular pathology (eye damage) after repeated exposures, suggesting this specific frequency and exposure pattern did not harm primate eyes. This research contributed to understanding microwave safety limits for human exposure.
H. Janet Healer · 1979
This 1979 government report by H. Janet Healer documented federal research programs studying the biological effects of nonionizing radiation, including radiofrequency and microwave radiation. The report compiled project summaries from various government agencies investigating how RF/MW radiation affects living organisms. This represents early official recognition that nonionizing radiation warranted systematic health research.
Interagency Task Force on Biological Effects of Nonionizing Electromagnetic Radiation et al. · 1979
A 1979 interagency task force examined the biological effects of nonionizing electromagnetic radiation and federal safety activities. This government report represented an early coordinated effort to assess EMF health risks across multiple federal agencies. The document helped establish the foundation for ongoing government oversight of electromagnetic radiation safety.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 government report established safety procedures for radiofrequency and microwave installations across various frequency ranges. The document provided technical guidelines for safe handling and installation of RF equipment during an era when microwave technology was rapidly expanding into commercial and military applications. This represents early government recognition of the need for standardized safety protocols around electromagnetic field exposure.
Kjell Hansson Mild · 1979
This 1979 Swedish technical report by researcher Kjell Hansson Mild examined radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from radio stations and high masts with antennas. The study appears to have focused on measuring RF field exposures from broadcasting infrastructure. This represents early systematic research into RF exposure levels from transmission facilities.
Richard A. Tell · 1978
This 1978 EPA technical report analyzed radiofrequency and microwave absorption data to evaluate thermal safety standards for nonionizing radiation exposure. The research examined how RF and microwave energy is absorbed by biological tissue and whether existing safety guidelines adequately protect against heating effects. This work helped establish early foundations for RF exposure limits that remain influential in current safety standards.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 government report examined health effects from radio frequency and microwave radiation exposure, representing part of a comprehensive official assessment of RF and microwave health risks. As the second part of a multi-part series, this document contributed to early government understanding of electromagnetic radiation's biological impacts during a period of growing concern about RF exposure.
Donald M. Witters, Jr., Gideon Kantor, Ph. D. · 1978
This 1978 government research mapped the electric field patterns produced by microwave diathermy devices used in medical therapy. The study measured how these therapeutic microwave applicators distribute electromagnetic energy in free space around the treatment area. This work helped establish safety protocols for medical microwave equipment that delivers concentrated RF energy to patients.
Richard A. Tell · 1978
This 1978 EPA technical report analyzed radiofrequency and microwave absorption data to evaluate thermal safety standards for human exposure. The study examined how RF and microwave energy is absorbed by biological tissue and assessed whether existing safety guidelines adequately protect against heating effects. This represents early government recognition that RF/microwave exposure needed systematic safety evaluation.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 Air Force standard established occupational exposure limits for radiofrequency radiation to protect military personnel from RF health risks. The document set permissible exposure levels and safety protocols for workers handling RF equipment. This represents early military recognition that RF radiation posed measurable health risks requiring formal protection standards.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 technical report from ANS examined methods for measuring potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields in the RF and microwave spectrum. The study focused on developing standardized measurement techniques for assessing electromagnetic field exposure levels that could pose health risks. This early work laid important groundwork for understanding how to properly evaluate EMF exposure in occupational and environmental settings.
Richard F. Boggs, Zorach R. Glaser · 1978
This 1978 NIOSH technical report by researchers Boggs and Glaser examined the scientific evidence to develop recommended occupational exposure standards for radiofrequency and microwave radiation in U.S. workplaces. The study represents an early government effort to establish safety limits for workers exposed to RF/microwave radiation on the job. This work laid important groundwork for protecting workers from electromagnetic field exposure decades before consumer wireless devices became widespread.
Stanley M. Neuder, Ph.D. · 1978
This 1978 government report by Dr. Stanley Neuder introduced fundamental principles of bioelectromagnetics dosimetry, focusing on how electromagnetic fields interact with biological tissues. The work established foundational methods for measuring and calculating EMF exposure levels in living organisms. This represents early scientific recognition that understanding EMF-biological interactions required standardized measurement approaches.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 technical report examined microwave and radiofrequency radiation's biological effects, focusing on both thermal (heating) and non-thermal effects on living systems. The research contributed to developing exposure standards during a critical period when scientists were establishing safety guidelines for RF technology. This work helped shape our understanding of how microwave radiation interacts with biological tissue beyond simple heating effects.
Science Information Services Department · 1978
This 1978 technical report by the Franklin Institute compiled comprehensive information on radiofrequency and microwave radiation, including sources like radar systems. The document served as an early reference guide covering the scientific understanding of RF and MW radiation properties, exposure sources, and occupational safety considerations during the late 1970s.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 technical report outlined recommendations for assessing health and environmental impacts of satellite power systems that would beam microwave energy to Earth. The document addressed how to study potential biological effects of the massive microwave transmission systems proposed for space-based solar power generation.
J. Monahan · 1978
This 1978 technical report by J. Monahan examined how microwave and radio frequency radiation affects metabolic processes and biochemical functions in living organisms. The research focused on documenting various biochemical alterations that occur when biological systems are exposed to these electromagnetic fields. This early work helped establish the foundation for understanding how EMF exposure can disrupt normal cellular metabolism.
Frank J. Moncrief · 1978
This 1987 technical paper examined the potential for automotive radar systems to become standard safety equipment in cars during the 1980s. The research focused on radar technology for collision avoidance systems, which would emit microwave radiation to detect obstacles and prevent accidents. While the paper addressed the technical feasibility of car-based radar, it represents an early look at technology that would eventually expose millions of drivers to continuous microwave emissions.
Stanislaw S. Stuchly · 1978
This 1978 Ottawa symposium brought together researchers to discuss biological effects of electromagnetic fields, particularly microwave radiation. The conference proceedings documented early scientific understanding of how EMF exposure affects living systems. This represents foundational research that helped establish the field of bioelectromagnetics during a critical period of growing technology use.
Unknown authors · 1978
This 1978 NIOSH technical report established criteria and considerations for recommended standards protecting workers from radiofrequency and microwave field exposures. The document addressed occupational safety limits for RF/microwave radiation in workplace environments. This represents early government recognition that RF and microwave exposures required formal worker protection standards.
Stanley M. Neuder · 1978
This 1978 government report by Stanley Neuder served as an educational primer on bioelectromagnetics, focusing on dosimetry (the measurement of electromagnetic field exposure in biological tissues). The document established foundational principles for understanding how electromagnetic fields interact with living systems and how to properly measure these interactions.
