Title :
Human Protection from Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Author :
Karwowski, Andrzej
Author_Institution :
Silesian Univ. of Technol., Gliwice
Abstract :
This paper provides a brief overview from the technical perspective of rationales for the exposure criteria adopted in guidelines and safety standards aimed at protection of people from excessive exposure to radiofrequency and microwave radiation. For completeness, the ANSI/IEEE and ICNIRP recommendations and guidelines, SAR limits and standards, and dosimetry specific issues are also briefly addressed.
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; electromagnetic fields; health and safety; human factors; ANSI/IEEE; dosimetry; human protection; microwave radiation; radiofrequency; radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure; safety standards; Biological tissues; Conductivity; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Frequency conversion; Humans; Permittivity; Protection; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar & Wireless Communications, 2006. MIKON 2006. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Krakow
Print_ISBN :
978-83-906662-7-3
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2006.4345214
