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HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE

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Military research confirms EMF can interfere with sensitive electronics, raising questions about effects on biological systems.

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This government report examined the hazards that electromagnetic radiation poses to military ordnance systems, particularly focusing on radar interference with electroexplosive devices (EEDs). The study investigated how electromagnetic fields from military radar and communication systems could potentially cause unintended detonation or malfunction of weapons systems.

Why This Matters

This military research reveals a crucial truth about electromagnetic radiation that the wireless industry consistently downplays: EMF can cause real, measurable physical effects on electronic systems. When the Navy studies electromagnetic hazards to ordnance (HERO protocols), they're acknowledging that radio frequency energy carries enough power to interfere with sensitive electronics and potentially trigger explosive devices. The reality is that if EMF can affect military-grade shielded electronics, it's naive to assume it has no effect on the delicate bioelectrical systems in our bodies. Military personnel operating radar systems face occupational EMF exposures that often exceed civilian safety limits by orders of magnitude, yet these exposures are considered necessary risks for national security.

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diagramPage 4 - AI-described figure: The HERO display illustrates instrumentation used in testing radio frequency energy transmissions on board ships and at shore installations.
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Exposure Information

A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 143.70 MHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 143.70 MHzPower lines50/60 HzCell phones~1 GHzWiFi2.4 GHz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Study Details

To define hazardous areas and develop general fixes for existing weapons, as well as provide guides for ordnance design engineers to design future rf proof weapons.

Experimental testing of radio frequency energy transmissions aboard ship and at shore installations ...

The study demonstrates that stray rf currents can be induced into the firing circuit to EEDs, causin...

The Navy's HERO program was established to define hazardous areas, perform supporting research, and develop fixes for existing weapons. Future weapons must be designed to be rf proof to ensure they are destructive only to the enemy.

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Unknown (n.d.). HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE.
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  author = {Unknown},
  title = {HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE},
  year = {n.d.},
  
  
}
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Quick Questions About This Study

HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) protocols are military safety standards designed to prevent electromagnetic interference from causing unintended detonation of weapons systems or electroexplosive devices during radar and communication operations.
Military radar systems generate high-power electromagnetic pulses that can interfere with electronic circuits in weapons systems. These powerful EMF emissions can potentially cause electroexplosive devices to detonate prematurely or malfunction during military operations.
Military radar operators can face EMF exposures significantly higher than civilian safety limits, sometimes exceeding occupational exposure standards by substantial margins. These exposures are considered acceptable risks for national security operations despite potential health concerns.
Yes, electromagnetic fields can interfere with sensitive electronics, as demonstrated by military research on ordnance systems. This electronic interference occurs through electromagnetic coupling that can disrupt normal circuit operation or trigger unintended responses.
Military EMF research demonstrates that electromagnetic radiation has measurable physical effects on electronic systems. This raises important questions about potential effects on biological systems, which also operate using electrical signals and may be vulnerable to interference.