Regulation of Electromagnetic Radiation: A Confusing Course through Modulating E and H Waves

摘要

The thesis examines radio-frequency radiation from the perspective of controlling it as a regulated pollutant. First it examines the character of radio-frequency radiation including a primer as to its unusual physical characteristics. It then examines the growth in use of non-ionizing radiation and the growing but still contradictory body of scientific data as to its potential adverse biological effects. With this as a foundation, the thesis then turns to a review of the world's primary radio-frequency radiation exposure standards and an examination of the several federal agencies which may be able to regulate radio-frequency radiation and their statutory basis for doing so. The thesis concludes in recommending a limited approach to regulation based upon radio-frequency radiations unique physical characteristics and the limited consistent data as to adverse biological effects. (Author)