| Risk assessment of damages to telecommunication sites due to lightning discharges |
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Protective measures against a randomly occurring overvoltage phenomenon like lightning discharges have to a great extent been empirically based. Modern equipment has shown to be more prone to damages compared with older ones. Serious consequences in complexed communication systems may also occur in built-up areas, earlier classified as unexposed. The widespread use of radio stations with high antenna masts for wireless telecommunication has significantly increased the risk for damages due to direct lightning strikes to the site.
The need for protection should be based on a risk assessment considering the cost and importance of the system, the electromagnetic environment at the particular site and the probability of damages. The protection levels and the type of protective methods should also be chosen regarding the costs of installation and maintenance of protective devices.
An assessment of the probability of overvoltage occurrences and the sensitivity of the existing telecommunication installation shall give a possibility to attain a well-balanced protection of the whole system.
Protective measures to eliminate severe injuries to people during thunderstorms are especially important at exposed sites that are permanently or temporarily manned. |
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Table of contents
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K Suppl. 3 (10/2015)
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ITU-T K.20, K.21, K.45, K.82 – Additional criteria to protect telecommunication cabling during a power cross event
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In force
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here
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K Suppl. 8 (11/2017)
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Resistibility analysis of 5G systems
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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K Suppl. 9 (05/2019)
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5G technology and human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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K Suppl. 10 (11/2017)
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Analysis of electromagnetic compatibility aspects and definition of requirements for 5G mobile systems
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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K Suppl. 13 (12/2021)
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Radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure levels from mobile and portable devices during different conditions of use
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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K Suppl. 14 (09/2019)
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The impact of RF-EMF exposure limits stricter than the ICNIRP or IEEE guidelines on 4G and 5G mobile network deployment
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In force
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here
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K Suppl. 16 (10/2022)
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Electromagnetic field compliance assessments for 5G wireless networks
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In force
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K Suppl. 19 (09/2019)
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Electromagnetic field (EMF) strength inside underground railway trains
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In force
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K Suppl. 29 (07/2022)
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Electromagnetic field strength inside and outside of electric vehicles using wireless power transfer technology
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In force
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K Suppl. 32 (06/2023)
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Case studies of radio frequency- electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) assessment
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Mitigation measures for telecommunication installations – Chapter 10
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2006
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Mitigation measures for telecommunication installations
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2004
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Earthing and bonding
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2003
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Guide to the use of ITU-T Publications produced by Study Group 5 aimed at achieving Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety
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2002
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The protection of telecommunication lines and equipment against lightning discharges – Chapters 9 and 10
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1995
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The protection of telecommunication lines and equipment against lightning discharges – Chapters 6, 7 and 8
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1978
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Earthing of telecommunication installations
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1976
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