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Non-ionising electromagnetic environments on manned spacecraft.

¹Gloucester.

Journal of the British Interplanetary Society

|August 1, 1989

Summary

Future space travelers face diverse electromagnetic field (EMF) exposures from space and onboard systems. This review examines EMF biological effects, exposure limits, and potential human electromagnetic senses, including interactions with the Geomagnetic field.

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Area of Science:

Space Medicine
Electromagnetism
Human Physiology

Background:

Space exploration and settlement will expose humans to a wide spectrum of electromagnetic fields (EMFs).
Sources include natural cosmic radiation, planetary fluxes, supernovae, and artificial onboard systems like engines, radar, and communication devices.
The absence of Earth's protective Geomagnetic field (GMF) is a significant factor.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the biological effects of various electromagnetic fields (EMFs) encountered in space.
To examine established exposure limits for EMFs.
To explore evidence for an electromagnetic sense organ and the human relationship with the Geomagnetic field.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on electromagnetic field exposure in space.
Analysis of biological effects data from various EMF sources.
Synthesis of information on exposure limits and potential sensory mechanisms.

Main Results:

Identified numerous extrinsic and intrinsic EMF sources relevant to space travel.
Highlighted the loss of the Geomagnetic field (GMF) as a critical environmental change.
Summarized current knowledge on biological impacts and discussed the possibility of electromagnetic sensory perception.

Conclusions:

Understanding EMF effects and limits is crucial for safeguarding astronaut health.
Further research into human electromagnetic senses and GMF interactions is warranted.
This review provides a foundation for developing protective measures against EMFs in space environments.

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