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Old 16th Feb 2011, 13:04
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The Collins WXR-2100 radar system falls well below the 10 mw/cm2 standard. However, it should be noted that there is some disagreement that the 10 mw/cm2 standard is low enough. Microwave ovens represent a more public safety concern and their leakage standard has been set at 4 mw/cm2. The WXR-2100 power density is half or less than that of the microwave oven standard.

Para 6-44. http://www.smartcockpit.com/data/pdf...39;s_Guide.pdf

The referenced FAA Advisory Circular 20–68B is well out of date and does say that WX Radar is dangerous. The old systems were, to a degree; current models - not at all. Your ATPL courses may have used the FAA Circular.
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