Drone based measurement system for radiofrequency exposure assessment.

Bioelectromagnetics · 2016 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The authors present a drone-based measurement system using lightweight electronics and multiple antennas to assess RF-EMF exposure in real environments with a free-space antenna system. As an application, they report outdoor measurements of GSM 900 MHz base-s…

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PublicationBioelectromagnetics · 2016
Study typeengineering
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

For the first time, a method to assess radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure of the general public in real environments with a true free-space antenna system is presented. Using lightweight electronics and multiple antennas placed on a drone, it is possible to perform exposure measurements. This technique will enable researchers to measure three-dimensional RF-EMF exposure patterns accurately in the future and at locations currently difficult to access. A measurement procedure and appropriate measurement settings have been developed. As an application, outdoor measurements are performed as a function of height up to 60 m for Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) 900 MHz base station exposure. Bioelectromagnetics. 37:195-199, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Study typeengineering
Effect directionunclear
Populationgeneral public
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 900 MHz
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The authors present a drone-based measurement system using lightweight electronics and multiple antennas to assess RF-EMF exposure in real environments with a free-space antenna system. As an application, they report outdoor measurements of GSM 900 MHz base-station exposure versus height up to 60 m and describe a measurement procedure and settings.

Outcomes measured

  • Development of a drone-based method/procedure for RF-EMF exposure measurement in real environments
  • Outdoor RF-EMF exposure measurements as a function of height up to 60 m for GSM 900 MHz base station exposure
  • Three-dimensional RF-EMF exposure pattern measurement capability
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1002/bem.21964
PubMed: 26969843

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