RF and Microwave Radiation Safety

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 1998European Broadcasting Union (EBU)'s new guideEU 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 interferenceLeading professional guide to RF and microwave safety issuesRevised in line with the latest the EU and international standards

Introduction to RF and microwave radiation
Sources of radio frequency radiation
Effects of RF radiation
The development of standards for human safety
The calculation of RF field quantities
Mobile communication systems
RF radiation measuring instruments and methods
X-rays and X-ray measuring instruments
Planning surveys and measurements
Conducting radiation measurements and surveys
Designing to reduce radiation hazards
RF radiation safety management and training
Appendices: Useful data and relationships
Technical and organisation abbreviations
Information sources including the internet