THE ELECTRIC FIELD ENVIRONMENT
IN THE VICINITY OF EHV AND UHV LINES
(1981)Abstract
In recent years environmental effects due to
transmission lines have been drawing increasing
attention. The general public is concerned about
electrostatic induction and biological effects.
Although evidence existed to show that the electric
field environment in the vicinity of EHV lines does
not constitute a hazardous stress to biological
bodies, many research investigations were carried
out to further substantiate the earlier findings.
The results of the following studies are summarized:
classification of ground level electric
fields; investigations to determine the effect
on the growth of farm crops and farm animals; and
induced effects on irrigation equipment.
