RF and Microwave Radiation Safety
- 2nd Edition - June 30, 2011
- Latest edition
- Author: Ronald Kitchen
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 4 3 5 5 - 9
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 7 2 4 9 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 9 8 0 6 - 5
The leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues. A practical handbook for all involved in electronic design and safety assessment, RF and Microwave Radiation Sa… Read more
The leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues. A practical handbook for all involved in electronic design and safety assessment, RF and Microwave Radiation Safety covers the problems of RF safety management, including the use of measuring instruments and methods, radiation hazards and risks resulting from electromagnetic interference, as well as reviewing current safety standards and the implications for RF design.
The second edition takes into account a wide range of technical and legislative changes, and has been revised in line with the latest EU and international standards. Issues raised by increasing levels of microwave pollution from mobile phones and other sources are also confronted.
New material covers:
- International Radiological Protection Commission (IRPC): new recommendations published in 1998
- European Broadcasting Union (EBU)'s new guide
- EU Physical Agents Directive and Machines Directive (both of which cover radio transmitters)
- UK National Radiological Protection Board (UKNRPB) new guidance on safety levels
- Covers radiation hazards and risks resulting from electromagnetic interference
- Leading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issues
- Revised in line with the latest the EU and international standards
Professional, Academic Students
Introduction to RF and microwave radiationSources of radio frequency radiationEffects of RF radiationThe development of standards for human safetyThe calculation of RF field quantitiesMobile communication systemsRF radiation measuring instruments and methodsX-rays and X-ray measuring instrumentsPlanning surveys and measurementsConducting radiation measurements and surveysDesigning to reduce radiation hazardsRF radiation safety management and trainingAppendices: Useful data and relationshipsTechnical and organisation abbreviationsInformation sources including the internet
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: June 30, 2011
- Language: English
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