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Characterization of Exposure to Electromagnetic Emissions from Public Mobile Systems Using the Time- Averaged and Integral-Based Measure

Radiation protection dosimetry · 2020 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The paper argues that 6-min E-field measurements for public mobile system RF signals may be unreliable for estimating long-term exposure due to large temporal variability. Using descriptive statistics on a 24-h dataset, applying 24-h time-averaged and integra…

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PublicationRadiation protection dosimetry · 2020
Study typeexposure_assessment
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Characterization of Exposure to Electromagnetic Emissions from Public Mobile Systems Using the Time- Averaged and Integral-Based Measure Darko Šuka, Predrag Pejović, Mirjana Simić-Pejović. Characterization of Exposure to Electromagnetic Emissions from Public Mobile Systems Using the Time-Averaged and Integral-Based Measure. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2020 Jul 22;ncaa091. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncaa091. Abstract Since radio frequency (RF) signals from public mobile systems are stochastic and exhibit large temporal variations, the results of measurements, typically E field measurements, are time dependent and highly variable. Therefore, any 6-min measurements and 6-min averaged results to obtain the mean level strength at a given place may not be so reliable when it comes to determine long-term exposure levels. Specifically, the results of such short-term exposure assessments can be both under- or overestimated depending on whether the extreme value is caught during the measurement time. Because the RF range is active 24 h a day, the authors suggest that the monitoring process should cover the same time period. To evaluate the variability of measurement results, the analysis in this paper was conducted through descriptive statistics of the 24-h instantaneous, time- averaged and integral-based values. By applying the 24-h time-averaged and integral-based measure on a 24-h data set of measurements, the variability of daily exposure could be reduced to ±20% of the mean week value obtained either with the time-averaged or integral-based measure. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typeexposure_assessment
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 24 h
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper argues that 6-min E-field measurements for public mobile system RF signals may be unreliable for estimating long-term exposure due to large temporal variability. Using descriptive statistics on a 24-h dataset, applying 24-h time-averaged and integral-based measures reduced variability of daily exposure to ±20% of the mean week value.

Outcomes measured

  • Variability of RF E-field measurement results over time
  • Comparison of 6-min averaged measurements vs 24-h time-averaged and integral-based measures
  • Reduction in variability of daily exposure estimates relative to mean week value

Limitations

  • No frequency, measurement setting, or instrumentation details provided in the abstract
  • No sample size or number of measurement locations reported
  • Focuses on measurement variability/assessment method rather than health outcomes
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncaa091
PubMed: 32696961

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