Subject:  DC transmission in Australia (McLean)..
Date:     Thu, 20 Jan 2000 223145 -0600 (CST)
From:     "Roy L. Beavers" 
To:       emfguru 
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 12:14:04 +1100
From: "EMRAA (EMR Alliance Australia)" 
To: rbeavers@llion.org

Dear Roy

Australian electrical utility Northpower is currently constructing a DC
powerline through northern NSW (and converting it to/from AC at each end)
with the object of transporting electricity from one state to another.  

There has been a considerable community backlash, as the cable runs
directly through at least one town, extremely close to residences and
schools.  In areas where the cables are buried 1 m underground emissions
will be 100 mG above the trench.  It many areas, however, the cables will
run through above-ground troughs at waist (hand-rail) height where
emissions will be much higher.

Apparently, 2% of the transmission will be an ac wave.

My colleague John Lincoln & I have been asked by the local council to
address a public meeting on the issue in a few weeks.  We are aware of the
Thomas, Bawin etc research which shows that ions in a DC field and an
alternating powerline field at right angles to it are affected by magnetic
resonance and that in circumstances of this type calcium ion efflux can
occur.  We have also read the work by Becker about the importance of the
earth's magnetic field to people and animals.

I wonder if any of your readers know of any more studies about the effects
of such a DC line on health or have heard of any experiences among people
exposed to such fields.  Any thoughts would be most welcome.

Many thanks
Lyn McLean
EMRAA (Electromagnetic Radiation Alliance Australia)
Suite 16, Eton Arcade 754-760 Princes Highway, Sutherland NSW 2232
PO Box 589, Sutherland NSW 1499 Australia
Ph: +61 2 9523 4750   Fax: +61 2 9521 1477 Email:  emraa@ssec.org.au





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