RT Journal Article
T1 Human exposure to EMF from 5G base stations: analysis, evaluation and comparison of different assessment methods
A1 Expósito Pérez, Isabel
A1 Hakizimali, Cedric
A1 García Sánchez, Manuel
A1 Cuiñas Gómez, Íñigo
A1 Verhaevert, Jo
K1 3325 Tecnología de las Telecomunicaciones
AB 5G networks deployment poses new challenges when evaluating human exposure to electromagnetic fields. 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. However, we analyze the feasibility of confidently using broadband field meters and compare their performance with alternative equipment. Measurements based on the synchronization signals power level, using spectrum analyzers or drive test scanners, may be valid, if gain differences between the signaling and data radiation patterns are characterized. These methods lead to good results but require more time and knowledge. Nevertheless, using broadband field meters is still possible if the measurement results are corrected considering the base station load. Under specific conditions, explained here, fast assessment of 5G compliance could be provided.
PB Measurement
SN 02632241
YR 2024
FD 2024-04
LK http://hdl.handle.net/11093/6587
UL http://hdl.handle.net/11093/6587
LA eng
NO Measurement, 229, 114434 (2024)
NO Agencia Estatal de Investigación | Ref. PID2020-112545RB-C52
DS Investigo
RD 19-abr-2025