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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 35793 |
CIS number |
81-1000 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0095-6562 - Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine |
Year |
1980 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Williams R.A., Webb T.S. |
Title |
Exposure to radio-frequency radiation from an aircraft radar unit. |
Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1980, Vol.51, No.11, p.1243-1244. 6 ref. |
Abstract |
Case study of a flight mechanic who had the major portions of his head and trunk accidentally exposed to a radio-frequency level of 379mW/cm2 (i.e. 38 times above the permissible exposure level in the USA) when working for 20min close to an aircraft radar unit. The mechanic experienced a warm felling on his left side, head and neck immediately after the exposure, and complained of nausea, lightheadedness, apprehension, loss of appetite and photosensitivity 7 days later. No evidence of neurological disease was found. Anxiety and hypertension problems were resolved with therapy. The necessity of using protective clothing and shields is underlined. |
Descriptors (primary) |
radars; radiofrequency radiation; psychological effects; neurological effects; aircraft repair and maintenance |
Descriptors (secondary) |
case study |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Radiation
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Browse category(ies) |
Aerospace manufacturing and maintenance industry Non-ionizing radiation Diseases of the nervous system Mental health
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