Assessing The Compliance Of Electromagnetic Fields Radiated by Base Stations And WiFi Access Points With International Guidelines On University Campus

Authors: Sajedeh Keshmiri, Neda Gholampour, Vahid Mohtashami

Year: 2020 Nov 24

Category: Radiation Protection

Journal: Radiat Prot Dosimetry

Institution: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncaa183

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33230555/

Abstract

Overview

This study evaluates electromagnetic field levels from cellular base stations and WiFi access points on a university campus to ascertain if they adhere to international safety guidelines.

Findings

  • A calibrated, isotropic broadband probe assessed over 300 outdoor and indoor sites.
  • Measurements compared against the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) standards.
  • Recorded WiFi power densities were below 1% of ICNIRP limits. However, certain indoor cellular base stations reached up to 16% of these limits in areas accessible to the public.

Conclusion

The study highlights the need for precautionary measures to minimize student exposure near specific indoor antennas and suggests a more thorough exposure assessment for indoor base stations is essential.

electromagnetic fields radiation safety WiFi base stations university campus ICNIRP guidelines exposure assessment
← Back to Stats