Application of EMF emission measurement techniques to wireless communications systems for compliance with directive 2004/40/EC.
← Research streamThe paper discusses how existing standards and recommendations can be applied in EMF measurement techniques to determine compliance of measured exposure limit values and action values with those defined in Directive 2004/40/EC.
Study snapshot
Abstract
Europe is the only region in the world with common legislative acts regulating exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) for both the general public and workers. Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC deals with the limitation of exposure of the general public to EMF (0 Hz-300 GHz). Directive 2004/40/EC regulates the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from EMF. This paper discusses the general application of existing standards and recommendations in measurement techniques for determining compliance of measured exposure limit values and action values with those defined in 2004/40/EC.
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Main findings
The paper discusses how existing standards and recommendations can be applied in EMF measurement techniques to determine compliance of measured exposure limit values and action values with those defined in Directive 2004/40/EC.
Outcomes measured
- application of EMF emission measurement techniques for compliance assessment
- discussion of standards/recommendations for determining compliance with exposure limit values and action values (Directive 2004/40/EC)
Limitations
- No specific measurement results, exposure levels, or quantitative compliance outcomes are provided in the abstract.
- Frequency range and specific wireless system types are not detailed in the abstract.
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Identifiers and source
DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2006.11076681
PubMed: 16790175
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