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PROTECTING MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC FROM THE HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION FROM MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS AND RADAR SYSTEMS

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Stephen A. Oliva · 1979

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Military services recognized EMF radiation hazards from communications systems in 1979, implementing protective measures that civilian agencies still largely ignore today.

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This 1979 military review examined electromagnetic radiation hazards from military communications and radar systems across frequencies from 30 Hz to 300 GHz. The study found gaps in protective measures across military services and recommended improvements to better protect both military personnel and civilians from EMF exposure.

Why This Matters

This military analysis from 1979 reveals something crucial: even four decades ago, the armed forces recognized that electromagnetic radiation from their systems posed real hazards requiring protective measures. The fact that military services were implementing physical and administrative protections while simultaneously researching EMF health effects demonstrates institutional acknowledgment of biological risks. What makes this particularly relevant today is the frequency range studied - 30 Hz to 300 GHz encompasses everything from power lines to modern 5G networks. The military's recognition of EMF hazards stands in stark contrast to civilian regulatory agencies that continue to rely on outdated thermal-only safety standards, despite mounting evidence of non-thermal biological effects.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

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Stephen A. Oliva (1979). PROTECTING MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC FROM THE HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION FROM MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS AND RADAR SYSTEMS.
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  author = {Stephen A. Oliva},
  title = {PROTECTING MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC FROM THE HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION FROM MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS AND RADAR SYSTEMS},
  year = {1979},
  
  
}

Quick Questions About This Study

The 1979 military review examined electromagnetic radiation hazards across frequencies from 30 Hz to 300 Gigahertz, covering the entire spectrum from extremely low frequencies to millimeter waves used in modern wireless systems.
Yes, the study found that individual military services had varying protective measures, with some services using better protection methods than others, leading to recommendations for standardized improvements across all branches.
The review focused specifically on military communications and radar systems that emit electromagnetic radiation, examining both the extent of military involvement with these systems and their potential health hazards.
Yes, the study's objective specifically included protecting both military personnel and members of the general public from electromagnetic radiation hazards from military communications and radar systems.
The military review examined how electromagnetic radiation interacts with biological matter and assessed hazard levels at various frequencies, leading to recommendations for improved protective measures based on these biological effects.