Average SAR and SAR distributions in man exposed to 450-MHz radiofrequency radiation

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.1984.1132769· OSTI ID:6177745

Guy, A W; Chou, C K; Neuhaus, B

Fifth-scale phantom models were exposed to 2450-MHz electromagnetic fields to obtain the average specific absorption rate (SAR) and SAR distribution in man exposed to 1 mW/cm/sup 2/ 450-MHz radiofrequency radiation for various polarizations and body positions. The average SAR was measured calorimetrically and SAR distribution was determined thermographically using an interactive computer system. The mean SAR, as averaged over the body, remained relatively constant at 0.050 W/kg, with a standard deviation of + or - 0.007 W/kg for all polarizations and body postures considered in the study. Peak SAR values were as high as 0.650 W/kg, occuring typically in the wrist.

• Research Organization: Bioelectromagnetics Research Laboratory RJ-30 University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
• OSTI ID: 6177745
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech.; (United States) Vol. MTT-32:8; ISSN IETMA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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