BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION – DESIGNATION OF PROJECT OFFICE
Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery · 1971
The Navy designated a BUMED Project Office for Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation to consolidate medical and biological research programs.
Plain English Summary
The instruction designates a BUMED Project Office for Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation. The project covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum from cosmic rays to extremely low frequency, with primary interest in microwave and extremely low frequency areas. The mission is to provide the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and the Operating Forces of the Navy, and other Services and agencies when requested, with information and research data concerning the biological effects of electromagnetic radiation.
Why This Matters
The Navy recognized potential hazards of EMR to electronic devices, ordnance, and fuel but lacked emphasis on effects on naval personnel. The Project Office will coordinate with the NAVMAT coordinator for Non-Ionizing Radiation. The Project Office will maintain liaison with the Bureau of Radiological Health, Army R&D Command, and Air Force Aerospace Medical Department. Initial staffing includes a GS-14 Assistant Head and one secretary assigned by the Research Division. The Project Office status will be reviewed by 30 June 1975 to determine if major objectives have been met for possible disestablishment.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{biological_effects_of_electromagnetic_radiation_designation_of_project_office_g4321,
author = {Department of the Navy and Bureau of Medicine and Surgery},
title = {BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION – DESIGNATION OF PROJECT OFFICE},
year = {1971},
}