Effects of controlled environment on field strength of spurious radiations in air navigation system

Statement of the Problem
Occurrence of spurious electromagnetic radiations within the environment of radio navigation
systems poses long term health hazard to operators of these systems in aviation. Studies have
shown that effects of these spurious microwave radiations on human beings depend on a number
of factors, one of them being the intensity of their electromagnetic fields. Various methods have
been applied to minimize or even eliminate these microwave radiations. However, one method
which has not been exploited involves controlling the intensity of spurious radiations by varying
selected environmental parameters around the radio equipment that is generating harmful
emissions. These parameters include temperature and humidity. Variation of temperature and
humidity separately and simultaneously is likely to affect the electromagnetic field strength of
spurious radiations within the controlled environment. The research will be looking for controlled
environmental parameter points where intensity of spurious radiations is minimal or within the
OSHA recommended safety levels. Thus, it may become possible to dilute harmful radiations and
aim to render their effects on equipment operators insignificant.