Electromagnetic radiation estimation at the ground plane near fifth
Although measurement is the common method to accurately determine the electromagnetic radiation level near 5G base stations, it has the disadvantage of high time
Fast variation of the user load and beamforming techniques may cause large fluctuations of 5G base stations field level. They may be underestimated, resulting in compliance of base stations not fitting the requirements. Apparently, broadband field meters would not be adequate for measuring such environments.
This agrees with measurements done in other countries whose authors conclude that the exposure to 5G signals is limited, , , but this does not assure the base station compliance as full load situation should be considered for such assessment. It also shows that the increase in the EMF field is due to the induced data traffic.
Discussion Adding the 5G systems does not significantly increase the overall field levels in the surroundings of the base station, in normal working conditions, compared to those of the previous generation. This has been checked during a measurement campaign in the surroundings of a 5G base station under operation.
When adding 5G radios and antennas to an existing base station site, the total RF EMF exposure from all antennas and technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G) has to be considered for assessment of compliance with limits and regulations. Figure 2.
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