Assessment of General Public Exposure to LTE signals compared to other Cellular Networks Present in Thessaloniki, Greece

Authors: Gkonis F, Boursianis A, Samaras T

Year: 2016 Dec 15

Category: Radiation Protection

Journal: Radiat Prot Dosimetry

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27986964

Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on assessing the general public's exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from Long Term Evolution (LTE) base stations in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Methodology

Measurements were conducted at 10 different sites around Thessaloniki, comparing LTE exposures to those from other cellular networks.

Findings

  • All recorded exposure values from LTE base stations were within safety limits set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and Greek legislation.
  • The highest measured electric field strength from LTE signals was 0.645 V/m.
  • The exposure ratio for LTE signals varied from 2.9 × 10-5 to 2.8 × 10-2.
  • On average, LTE downlink signals contributed 7.8% to the overall cellular network signals, with a maximum contribution at 36.7%.

Conclusion

This study confirms that the EMF exposure from LTE base stations in Thessaloniki is well within international safety standards, although continuous monitoring is recommended to ensure ongoing compliance and to address any emerging health concerns associated with EMF exposure.

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