Biomedical Effects Of Exposure Of Electromagnetic Radiation. Part I: Ultraviolet

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Title
Biomedical Effects Of Exposure Of Electromagnetic Radiation. Part I: Ultraviolet
Description
Literature concerning the biomedical effects of ultraviolet radiation is reviewed. Ultraviolet absorption results in mitotic alterations and abnormal cell divisions, regressive changes in the somatic structures of some lower animals, and skin and eye tumors in mammals. Damage to the eye from high intensity ultraviolet is probably limited to the cornea and, to a slight extent, the lens.

The effects elicited by ultraviolet irradiation of certain proteins, nucleotides, enzymes, hormones, and amino acids are reviewed.

Literature pertinent to the visibility and hue of ultraviolet, the effects of ultraviolet wavelengths on scotopic and photopic visual sensitivity and on the "reactivity" of the organism is surveyed.
Date
1960
Index Abstract
Contrails only
Photo Quality
Not Needed
Report Number
WADD TR 60-376
Creator
Buchanan, Archibald R.
Stilson, Donald W.
Heim, Harold C.
Corporate Author
Physics, Engineering, Chemistry Corporation
Laboratory
Life Support Systems Laboratory
Extent
187
PB Number
PB171072
Identifier
AD0244786
AD0244786
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(616)-6305
DoD Project
7163
DoD Task
71823
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1960-05
Abstract
Literature concerning the biomedical effects of ultraviolet radiation is reviewed. Ultraviolet absorption results in mitotic alterations and abnormal cell divisions, regressive changes in the somatic structures of some lower animals, and skin and eye tumors in mammals. Damage to the eye from high intensity ultraviolet is probably limited to the cornea and, to a slight extent, the lens.

The effects elicited by ultraviolet irradiation of certain proteins, nucleotides, enzymes, hormones, and amino acids are reviewed.

Literature pertinent to the visibility and hue of ultraviolet, the effects of ultraviolet wavelengths on scotopic and photopic visual sensitivity and on the "reactivity" of the organism is surveyed.
Provenance
IIT
Type
report
Format
1 online resource (v, 181 pages)
Subject
Amino Acids
Bibliographies
Biochemistry
Electromagnetic Radiation
Enzymes
Eye
Hormones
Mitosis
Muscles
Neoplasms
Nerves
Nucleotides
Physiology
Proteins
Radiation Effects
Skin (Anatomy)
Ultraviolet Radiation
Visibility
Vision
Publisher
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Life Support systems Laboratory, Aerospace Medical Division, Wright Air Development Division, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force
Distribution Conflict
No