Abstract

Overview

A comprehensive measuring campaign was conducted in Leuven, Belgium, focused on assessing electromagnetic radiation near cellular base stations. The core objective was to analyze the correlation between outdoor and indoor exposures emanating from these base stations.

Findings

• GSM 900 MHz is noted as the primary source of exposure.
• Measured exposure levels comply with both international (ICNIRP) standards and local legislation.
• Outdoor exposure approximately doubles that of indoor environments.
• Measurements indicate reproducibility over approximately one month.

Conclusion

The study revealed that all assessed exposures are significantly below the set norm levels for the region, with average exposure outdoors being twice as high as indoors. The effect of absorption and reflection by building materials contributes to lower indoor levels.