Abstract

Overview

The National Observatory of Electromagnetic Fields, established in 2012 and operational since the end of 2015, includes a network of measurement stations throughout Greece aiming to continuously monitor electromagnetic field levels. This study presents the operational details and findings from its first three years.

Findings

• A total of 500 fixed and 13 mobile measurement stations monitored frequencies ranging from 100kHz to 7GHz.
• The measured electromagnetic field levels were significantly lower than the Greek safety limits for public exposure, with values consistently below 10 V/m.
• Detailed statistics show that a great majority of the observed levels are much lower than even the most stringent EU recommended levels.
• Measurement variations are attributed mainly to normal telecommunication network traffic fluctuations.
• Rooftop measurements provided 'worst-case' scenario data but still remained within safe exposure limits, reflecting similar findings in other international studies.

Conclusion

The National Observatory of Electromagnetic Fields has successfully demonstrated that electromagnetic emissions from antenna stations across Greece are well within safe exposure limits, providing reassurance about public health impacts related to electromagnetic radiation.