Zorach (Zory) R. Glaser, Ph.D. · 1979
This 1979 conference paper by Z. Glaser provided the scientific foundation for NIOSH's criteria document on radiofrequency and microwave radiation safety standards. The work synthesized existing research on RF and microwave health effects to establish occupational exposure guidelines. This represents one of the earliest comprehensive government efforts to translate EMF research into practical safety recommendations.
William A. Herman, Donald M. Witters, Jr. · 1979
Government researchers in 1979 tested cheap microwave detection instruments that consumers and repair shops were using to check microwave oven safety. They found significant reliability problems with these devices, which could either miss real hazards or trigger false alarms that cost consumers unnecessary repair visits.
Pacific Measurements Inc. · 1979
This 1979 technical report describes the Model 1045 ultra-fast RF power meter, a specialized instrument for measuring radiofrequency and microwave power levels. The device was designed for automatic testing applications, featuring detector and multiplexer components to measure power across various frequency ranges. While this is technical documentation rather than health research, such instruments are essential for measuring EMF exposures that scientists later study for biological effects.
Paul S. Ruggera · 1979
This 1979 government study measured electromagnetic field levels near Citizens Band (CB) radio antennas to understand exposure patterns in close proximity to these transmitters. CB radios operate around 27 MHz and were extremely popular communication devices in the late 1970s. The research provided important baseline data for assessing RF exposure from CB antenna installations.
R.D. McAfee et al. · 1979
Researchers trained 12 monkeys to expose their faces and eyes to 9.31 GHz microwave radiation at 150 mW/cm² for 30-40 sessions, then monitored them for one year. No eye damage or cataracts developed from this high-frequency microwave exposure. This study examined whether microwave radiation at frequencies used in some radar and communication systems could cause eye injury.
Medical Instrument Research Associates, Inc. · 1979
This 1979 technical report documented diagnostic and surgical instruments used in ophthalmology, including fundus cameras and ophthalmoscopes. While specific EMF measurements weren't detailed, these medical devices represent an early generation of electronic equipment that exposed both patients and healthcare workers to electromagnetic fields during eye examinations and procedures.
Charlotte Silverman · 1979
This 1979 conference paper by C. Silverman outlined an epidemiological approach for studying microwave radiation health effects, particularly focusing on occupational exposures among radar operators and Korean War veterans. The research represents early systematic efforts to track health patterns in populations exposed to microwave radiation in military and occupational settings.
C.T. Gaffey, T.S. Tenforde · 1979
Researchers exposed rats and dogs to static magnetic fields ranging from 0.5 to 22,000 gauss while monitoring their heart activity through electrocardiograms. The study examined how different magnetic field strengths and animal positioning affected cardiovascular function. This early research helped establish methods for studying magnetic field effects on the heart.
Charlotte Silverman · 1979
This 1979 conference paper examined epidemiological methods for studying microwave health effects, particularly focusing on occupational exposures from radar systems including those used during the Korean War. The research represented an early attempt to develop systematic approaches for tracking long-term health patterns in populations exposed to microwave radiation.
S. S. Kronenberg, T. S. Tenforde · 1979
This 1979 technical report investigated how low-intensity 60 Hz magnetic fields affect cell growth in laboratory conditions. The research focused on the same frequency used by electrical power systems throughout North America. While specific findings aren't available, this represents early scientific investigation into whether power frequency magnetic fields can influence basic cellular processes.
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This 1979 government testimony document addressed microwave radiation and electromagnetic concerns related to power facilities, presented during public hearings. The document represents early official recognition of EMF health questions during a period when microwave technology was rapidly expanding in both military and civilian applications.
H.P. Schwan · 1979
This 1979 review by H.P. Schwan traces the history of microwave and radiowave biological effects research from the 1930s onward. The author argues that scientifically grounded research approaches have been most productive, while purely experimental studies lacking theoretical foundation have been less useful. Schwan concludes that enough evidence existed by 1979 to formulate rational safety standards for microwave exposure.
Harvey et al. · 1979
This 1979 clinical study treated 10 patients with skin cancers using microwave hyperthermia (heating tissue to 43-50°C) combined with radiation therapy. The research found that microwave-induced heating alone was relatively ineffective, but showed promise when combined with conventional radiation treatment for certain skin cancers and melanoma metastases.
David I. Hilton, Richard D. Phillips · 1979
Researchers exposed rats to powerful 60 Hz electric fields (80-100 kV/m) for up to 4 months and measured heart rate, blood pressure, and stress responses. They found no significant cardiovascular changes in exposed rats compared to control animals. The study specifically eliminated secondary effects like electrical shocks and ozone that may have influenced other research.
Carl H. Sutton, Frederick B. Carroll · 1979
This 1979 study examined how microwave radiation affects the blood-brain barrier in rats when combined with hyperthermia (elevated body temperature). The research investigated whether microwave-induced heating could compromise this critical protective barrier that normally prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 journal published research examining microwave radiation's effects on biological systems, focusing on dielectric properties (how tissues interact with electromagnetic fields), behavioral changes, and brainstem electrical activity. The research explored how microwave exposure affects brain function and behavior, representing early scientific investigation into EMF health effects.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 French conference examined Hertzian optics and dielectric materials in biological systems, exploring how electromagnetic fields interact with living tissue. The proceedings covered bioelectromagnetic research and bioengineering applications during the early development of EMF health science. This represents foundational work in understanding how radio frequency fields behave in biological environments.
Bob Curtis · 1979
This 1979 technical report by Curtis examined the biological effects of radiofrequency and microwave radiation on human health, focusing on occupational exposure scenarios. The research reviewed epidemiological evidence and health effects from RF-microwave radiation exposure in workplace settings. This early comprehensive analysis helped establish foundational understanding of RF bioeffects during the emerging era of widespread microwave technology adoption.
G.M. Samaras et al. · 1979
This 1979 study developed two methods for using microwave radiation to create controlled heat in cat brains as a potential cancer treatment. Researchers found they could precisely heat brain tissue to therapeutic temperatures using either implanted antennas at 2450 MHz or external arrays at 915 MHz. The goal was killing brain tumors with heat while protecting healthy tissue.
D. I. McRee, P. Nawrot · 1979
This 1979 study exposed pregnant mice to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation (the same frequency used in microwave ovens and WiFi) at various power levels for 8 hours daily during pregnancy. Researchers tested three different exposure intensities and used multiple control groups to separate microwave effects from heat and handling stress. The study found biological effects from microwave exposure during pregnancy.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 report compiled early research on nonionizing electromagnetic radiation effects across multiple biological fields including aerospace medicine, toxicology, and public health. The comprehensive review examined EMF impacts on various biological systems during the early stages of understanding wireless technology health effects. It represents one of the first systematic attempts to catalog EMF research across diverse scientific disciplines.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 symposium brought together researchers to discuss health effects from nonionizing radiation, particularly microwave radiation. The conference addressed biomedical effects and health concerns from electromagnetic fields at a time when microwave technology was rapidly expanding. This early scientific gathering helped establish the foundation for ongoing EMF health research.
M. H. Benedick · 1979
This 1979 technical report documented a workshop focused on how microwave energy affects the blood-brain barrier, the protective boundary that normally prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue. The workshop brought together researchers to examine evidence that microwave radiation might compromise this critical biological defense system. This research topic remains highly relevant today given widespread exposure to microwave frequencies from cell phones, WiFi, and other wireless devices.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 Federal Register notice addressed occupational safety concerns regarding radiofrequency (RF) sealers, heaters, and gluers used in industrial settings. The government document focused on workplace health hazards from these high-powered RF devices that were becoming increasingly common in manufacturing. This represents early federal recognition of RF exposure risks in occupational environments, decades before widespread consumer wireless device use.
D.D. N'GUYEN et al. · 1979
This 1979 French technical study examined microwave heating and thermography for medical and industrial applications. Researchers developed automatic probe-applicators (open waveguide sections) and found that microwave penetration depth depends on both the material's properties and the probe characteristics. The work laid groundwork for combining microwave heating with thermal imaging technology.
