PAST CHAIR:
Dr. Ruth Douglas Miller
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
261 Rathbone Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-5204
O: (913) 532-4596
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E-Mail: rdmiller@eece.ksu.edu
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Dennis W. Blick, Ph.D.
Private Consultant
Radiofrequency Radiation Bioeffects
8 Bryanston Ct.
San Antonio, Texas 78218-1748
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Richard Tell Associates, Inc.
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Colville, WA 99114
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Charter (Word 97)
The Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR)
is a group of experts on health and safety issues related to
electromagnetic fields, from powerline through microwave frequency
ranges.
COMAR is a Technical Committee of the
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) of the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It reports to the
EMBS President and Administrative Committee.
COMAR's primary area of interest is
biological effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. It
examines and interprets the biological effects and presents its
findings in an authoritative manner, usually in Technical Information
Statements (TIS's) or Position Papers. These papers are subject to an
extensive review process within the Committee and represent the
consensus of the Committee
COMAR does not establish safety standards,
but it has an interest in the standards activity within its
scope.
Below is a list of the published COMAR
Papers on human exposure to electromagnetic energy. The papers
represent the broad consensus of the COMAR
membership.
COMAR Reports
COMAR Technical Information Statement:
Exposure of medical personnel to electromagnetic fields from open
magnetic resonance imaging systems. Health Physics 89(6):684-689, 2005.
COMAR Technical Information Statement:
The IEEE exposure limits for radiofrequency and microwave energy. IEEE
Eng. Med. Biol. Mar/Apr 114-121, 2005.
Letter: Cellphones pose no gas station hazard, IEEE
Spectrum: April 2004.
Electromagnetic
hypersensitivity - - A COMAR technical information statement, IEEE
Eng. Med. Biol. Sept/Oct 173-175, 2002.
"USE OF 'PROTECTIVE DEVICES' FOR
CELLULAR TELEPHONES" in IEEE in Engineering in Medicine
and Biology Magazine, 21:105-106 (2002)
Spanish Version Utilización
de "dispositivos de protección" para teléfonos
móviles
Human exposure to radio frequency and microwave radiation
from portable and mobile telephones and other wireless communication devices -- A COMAR
technical information statement. IEEE Eng. Med. Biol. Jan/Feb 128-131, 2001
Spanish Version Exposición
humana a la radiación de radiofrecuencia y microondas generada
por teléfonos móviles y otros dispositivos de
comunicación inalámbricos
"SAFETY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH BASE
STATIONS USED FOR PERSONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Spanish Version Consideraciones
sobre la seguridad de las estaciones base de telefonía
móvil
"Possible Hazards From Exposure to Power
Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields" IEEE Engineering in Medicine
and Biology Vol 19 (1) pp. 131-137 (January-February
2000)
"Human Exposure to Electric and
Magnetic Fields from RF Sealers and Dielectric Heaters" IEEE
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Vol. 18 (1) pp. 88-90 (January -
February 1999)
"Radiofrequency Interference with
Medical Devices" IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine
17(3): 111-114, 1998.
"Biological Effects of Electric and
Magnetic Fields from Video Display Terminals" IEEE Engineering in
Medicine and Biology Magazine 16(3): 87-92, 1997.
COMAR Report by John M. Osepchuk "COMAR after 25 Years:
Still a Challenge!" in IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Magazine 15(3):120-125, 1996.
COMAR Report by Ruth Miller
"Unfounded Fears: The Great Power-Line Cover-Up Exposed- Part I"" in
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine 15(1):116-120,
1996.
"Public Exposure to Radiofrequency
Fields from High Definition Television (HDTV) Broadcasting" in IEEE
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine 14(5):650-651,
1995.
"Human Exposure to Microwaves and
Other RF Electromagnetic Fields" in IEEE Engineering in Medicine and
Biology Magazine 14(3):336-337, 1995.
Other Commentary by COMAR Members -- Not COMAR
Reports
Is there a link between exposure to
power-frequency electric fields and cancer? J. E. Moulder and K. R.
Foster, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine,
18(2):109-117 (1999)
FAQs by John Moulder on Health and
Safety Issues Related to EM Fields: