| Автор | John Swanson |
| Автор | David Jeffers |
| Дата выпуска | 1999-09-01 |
| dc.description | Power lines produce alternating electric fields and modify static electric fields in their vicinity. These electric fields, if large enough, can alter the concentration or transport of airborne particles (including particles harmful to health), for example by causing deposition of charged particles, polarisation of neutral particles, or by production of ions. It has been suggested that this could lead to adverse health effects being associated with power lines. Theoretical considerations and experimental evidence relevant to eight separate postulated mechanisms involving power lines and airborne particles are examined. On theoretical grounds, none should lead to any adverse health effect, primarily because the effects produced are very small and are swamped by air currents or by gravity, and because people spend limited time in the relevant conditions. The experimental evidence also weighs against any adverse health effects. Further, even if significant health effects were produced, they would be different from those suggested by existing epidemiology concerning power lines. |
| Формат | application.pdf |
| Издатель | Institute of Physics Publishing |
| Название | Possible mechanisms by which electric fields from power lines might affect airborne particles harmful to health |
| Тип | rev |
| DOI | 10.1088/0952-4746/19/3/202 |
| Electronic ISSN | 1361-6498 |
| Print ISSN | 0952-4746 |
| Журнал | Journal of Radiological Protection |
| Том | 19 |
| Первая страница | 213 |
| Последняя страница | 229 |
| Аффилиация | John Swanson; The National Grid Company plc, Kelvin Avenue, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7ST, UK |
| Аффилиация | David Jeffers; The National Grid Company plc, Kelvin Avenue, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7ST, UK |
| Выпуск | 3 |
