Month

August 2021
Source: ICASA https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2021/three-months-grace-period-to-allow-licensees-to-wind-down-their-use-of-temporary-radio-frequency-spectrum 30 August 2021 Pretoria – The Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) has resolved that the temporary radio frequency spectrum assigned to licensees will now have to be returned to the Authority by no later 30 November 2021. The temporary radio frequency spectrum was first assigned by...
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In this month’s newsletter: Earn credits from a top accredited university: -Space is a global commons and a global resource; the essential human right to dark skies. Does NEPA apply in space? -Webinar information -Videos Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/courses-light-magnetism-water-ehs
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Reference: SpaceX’s Gen2 amendment FCC filings licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe EMFSA: These frequencies are already in use, examples: radio astronomy, remote sensing, automotive radars, military applications, imaging, security screening, and telecommunications.
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In the US, satellite activity is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. Starlink Train, Photo by Forest Katsch on Unsplash 28 August 2021 There are no binding international laws or regulations in place to protect the night sky. Does the FCC’s lack of review of commercial mega constellations satellite projects violate the National Environmental Policy...
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Angus C. Burns, Richa Saxena, Céline Vetter, Andrew J.K. Phillips, Jacqueline M. Lane, Sean Cain,Time spent in outdoor light is associated with mood, sleep, and circadian rhythm-related outcomes: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study in over 400,000 UK Biobank participants, Journal of Affective Disorders, 2021, ISSN 0165-0327 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.056.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032721008612) Highlights Greater time in outdoor light was associated...
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Topic: EHT vs FCC – the context as applicable to South AfricaWe will discuss replication/an easier process.When: Sun Aug 29, 2021 3pm – 4pm (SAST) The link to the webinar is available to members at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EMFSA/webinar-eht-vs-fcc-context-applicable-sa
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Discusses human auditory effects of exposure to high-power microwave pulses;Includes detailed analysis of multidisciplinary investigations and applied aspects such as Havana syndrome and MTT;Written by a pioneering researcher and leading global expert on bioelectromagnetics and microwave auditory effects. About this book This book examines the human auditory effects of exposure to directed beams of high-power...
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Source: https://breakingdefense.com/2021/08/amid-space-race-cybersecurity-and-resiliency-remain-concerns-experts/ The space rush will result in tens of thousands of new assets launched within the decade, which will create a “truly enormous” cyber attack surface, said Sam Visner, a technical fellow at the MITRE Corporation. By BRAD D. WILLIAMS, August 16 WASHINGTON: A space race is afoot, and in this brave new interstellar world,...
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