Comments on ANSI-C95 Document Research Needed for Establishing Electromagnetic Radiation Safety Standards
Sol M. Michaelson
Michaelson argues the 10 mW/cm² standard came from Herman Schwan's heat calculations for a 70 kg man, not from tissue-heating research.
Plain English Summary
Michaelson states that the 10 mW/cm² standard was proposed by Herman Schwan for the US Navy based on heat production calculations for a 70 kg man. He notes that USSR and East European limits are misrepresented as a single 10 μW/cm² value when higher levels are allowed for various exposure durations. Michaelson points out that the US Air Force found no increased cataract incidence in servicemen over 20 years.
Why This Matters
Michaelson objects to the term "thermal load" and suggests using "thermal input" instead. He notes a misspelling of the word "clarify" in the document. Michaelson states that the gall bladder and gastrointestinal tract do not have poor blood circulation and questions their vulnerability to microwave exposure. He points out that Imig's results on testes are misinterpreted and should specify the experimental animal.
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@article{comments_on_ansi_c95_document_research_needed_for_establishing_electromagnetic_r_g5221,
author = {Sol M. Michaelson},
title = {Comments on ANSI-C95 Document Research Needed for Establishing Electromagnetic Radiation Safety Standards},
year = {n.d.},
}