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Question 3/5 - Radio-frequency environmental characterization and health effects related to mobile equipment and radio systems

Continuation of Question 10/5 studied in 1997-2000

Type of question

Task-oriented

Reason for question

The growth of mobile and radio systems has increased the attention of the public on the level of the electromagnetic fields in the environment. This growth is driving telecommunication operators to control, to measure and to calculate the electromagnetic field radiated into the environment by telecommunication systems and radio terminals in order to comply with the electromagnetic field limits proposed by international bodies (such as the International Conference on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, ICNIRP) or national authorities.

Text of question

The purpose of this question is to study measuring techniques, procedures and calculation techniques for evaluating the electromagnetic field due to telecommunication systems and radio terminals.

The study will review the use of:

  • broadband probe for site measurements: accuracy uncertainty, influence of the human body on the measurement results, etc.;
  • use of different antennas: broadband antennas, dipoles, etc.;
  • approximation associated to various algorithms for validity of electromagnetic field predictions.

Specific objective and time-frame

One or more recommendations, revision of Recommendation K.52, containing the measuring techniques and procedures for evaluating the electromagnetic field due to telecommunication plants and radio terminals with regard to possible working practices against human exposure.

Relationship to other

  • Recommendations
    • K-series
  • Standardization bodies
    • World Health Organization, ICNIRP, IEEE, CENELEC

 

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