Small integrating meter for assessing long-term exposure to magnetic fields
Kaune, W. T. ; Niple, J. C. ; Liu, M. J. ; Silva, J. M. ; Ramirez, J.
New York, NY [u.a.] : Wiley-Blackwell
Published 1992
New York, NY [u.a.] : Wiley-Blackwell
Published 1992
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0197-8462
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| Keywords: |
60-Hz ; field meter ; exposure assessment ; Life and Medical Sciences ; Occupational Health and Environmental Toxicology
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Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
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Biology
Physics
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A small, lightweight meter has been developed for magnetic-field measurements, particularly those needed for exposure-assessment purposes. This meter, known as the AMEX-3D, continuously measures all three axes of magnetic-flux density and electronically combines the data into a single estimate of cumulative exposure to the root-mean-square (rms) resultant flux density. The AMEX-3D weighs about 120 g, measures 2.7 cm x 5.1 cm x 10.2 cm, and is battery powered. Two panel-mounted jacks are provided for measuring battery voltage and for reading cumulative exposure data from the unit. The instrument has, within 3 dB, a flat response to magnetic flux densities at all frequencies in its 30-1,000 Hz bandwidth. A detailed analysis of error sources in the AMEX-3D leads to an estimate of ±20% as the accuracy of the instrument over its dynamic range, which extends from 0.02 to 15 μT. The AMEX-3D was tested in the field by asking electricutility distribution linemen to wear AMEX-3D and EMDEX meters simultaneously while working. Agreement between the two measures of exposure was excellent. 1992 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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7 Ill.
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Electronic Resource
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