Safety of high speed guided ground transportation systems: Review of existing EMF guidelines, standards and regulations. Final report, January-June 1993

Technical Report · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:5693050

Goellner, D; Wilson, B; Reiter, R; Pilla, A; Hankin, N

Although there are no maglev or other advanced high-speed rail systems currently operating in the United States, EMF exposure is still of concern as it relates top 60 hertz (Hz) power transmission and distribution lines and electrical appliances. The report provides information on existing and proposed EMF guidelines, standards and regulations at the international, national, state, and local levels. It covers fields in the frequency range of 0-100 Ghz and includes EMF exposures for both the general public and workers. Whereas the above frequency range includes radio frequencies and microwave frequencies, the main focus for the United States is on extremely low frequencies (ELF), such as those associated with the use of electric power. However, there is some discussion of regulation of higher frequency ranges in other countries.

• Research Organization: Department of Transportation, Cambridge, MA (United States). John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
• OSTI ID: 5693050
• Report Number(s): PB-94-117819/XAB; DOT-VNTSC-FRA--93-15
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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