Abstract

Overview

The study examines the electromagnetic background in the living quarters of the Vostok Station, situated on the remote Antarctic plateau away from technogenic electromagnetic field sources.

Methodology

Measurements were taken with a MERA integral dosimeter, recording levels from 0.8 to 8 GHz over periods ranging from one to four months.

Findings

• The average electromagnetic radiation flux density was found to be 1.5 ± 0.8 nWt/cm², which is significantly below the allowable limits set by Russian health standards.
• The results suggest a 7000-fold lower electromagnetic radiation than permissible levels, affirming the safety of the station's environment.

Conclusion

The study concludes the Vostok Station's electromagnetic environment is safe according to sanitary standards for electromagnetic radiation. Further, it highlights the influence of solar activity on daily EMR fluctuations and proposes measuring EMR outdoors in future expeditions to understand natural background levels.