A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on the Measurement of the Electromagnetic Field Level Radiated by 5G Base Stations

Authors: Adda S, Aureli T, D'elia S, Franci D, Grillo E, Migliore MD, Pavoncello S, Schettino F, Suman R

Year: 2020

Category: Electromagnetic Field Studies

Journal: IEEE Access

DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2998448

URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9103530

Abstract

Overview

This paper addresses some theoretical considerations and experimental outcomes concerning the estimation of maximum power and assessment of EMF exposure from 5G base stations.


Findings

  • Discussion of an extensive experimental campaign that utilizes a recently proposed extrapolation procedure specifically designed for 5G signals.
  • Experimental verification done on a SU-MIMO signal, confirming the validity of the extrapolation technique.
  • Analysis presented on the impact of Spatial Division Multiple Access (SDMA) techniques in 5G, which impacts EMF level measurements.

Conclusion

The study provides experimental proof supporting the effectiveness of the extrapolation technique for 5G networks. It also suggests possible extensions of this technique to more complex scenarios like MU-MIMO.

5G electromagnetic fields experimental campaign extrapolation technique SU-MIMO MU-MIMO Spatial Division Multiple Access
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