Chapter 20
Environmental Impact of Transmission Lines
20.1 Introduction 20-1
20.2 Aesthetic Effects of Lines 20-2
20.3 Magnetic Field Generated by HV Lines 20-4
Magnetic Field Calculation • Health Effect of Magnetic Field
20.4 Electrical Field Generated by HV Lines 20-8
Electric Charge Calculation • Electric Field Calculation • Environmental Effect of Electric Field
20.5 Audible Noise 20-14
20.6 Electromagnetic Interference 20-15
References 20-15
George G. Karady
Arizona State University
20.1 Introduction
The appearance of the first transmission lines more than 100 years ago immediately started discussion and public concerns. When the first transmission line was built, more electrocutions occurred because of people climbing up the towers, flying ...
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