Health and safety of radio frequency radiation: U.S. military research and exposure standards

Abstract

The military services of the United States develop and use large numbers of electromagnetic energy emitting devices. Incumbent upon the services is the responsibility to maintain the health and safety of their personnel as well as protection of the environment. To discharge this responsibility, the services have been in the forefront of research in the biological effects of exposure to microwave and radio frequency radiation since the 1950s. In addition, the services have been leaders in establishing human health and safety exposure standards.