BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF FIELDS OF THE SIEGE ARRAY
J. A. Martin · 1970
Early military research documented biological effects from radar electromagnetic fields, establishing foundation for modern EMF health concerns.
Plain English Summary
This 1970 SRI technical report examined biological effects from electromagnetic fields generated by radar systems, specifically focusing on a 'siege array' configuration. The study investigated both heating and shock effects from electromagnetic radiation exposure on human subjects, representing early research into radar's biological impacts.
Why This Matters
This classified research from Stanford Research Institute represents some of the earliest systematic investigation into radar's biological effects on humans. The 'siege array' terminology suggests high-powered radar configurations, likely military applications that could expose personnel to significant electromagnetic radiation. What makes this study particularly relevant today is how it parallels our modern exposure scenarios. While most of us aren't standing near military radar arrays, we are surrounded by lower-power but constant electromagnetic fields from cell towers, WiFi routers, and wireless devices. The science demonstrates that biological effects aren't limited to high-power exposures that cause obvious heating. This 1970s research laid groundwork for understanding how electromagnetic fields interact with human biology, research that remains critically important as our wireless world continues to expand.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{biological_effects_of_fields_of_the_siege_array_g6620,
author = {J. A. Martin},
title = {BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF FIELDS OF THE SIEGE ARRAY},
year = {1970},
}