1. The document discusses electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from mobile communication antennas and compliance approaches.
2. It covers topics like EMF radiation, non-ionizing radiation, mobile network architecture, radiation effects on human health, and regulatory safety limits.
3. Measurement techniques for assessing EMF exposure are presented, including calculating total equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) and classifying sites based on accessibility and compliance with exposure limits.
Presentation on emc testing and measurementRajat Soni
discuss the options for EMC testing for compliance with the EMC Directive from the point of view of a manufacturer who wishes to achieve as much progress as possible, in-house, on a limited budget. It is not addressed to test houses nor to those manufacturers who have the resources to emulate most or all of the facilities of an accredited test house in their own premises. There are many small-to-medium sized enterprises who are able to dedicate a modest budget of several thousands or tens of thousands of pounds to an in-house EMC test set-up and who wish to gain the maximum benefit from so doing.
Recent Trend in Electromagnetic Radiation and Compliance Assessments for 5G C...IJECEIAES
The deployment of the 5G networks will feature high proliferation of radio base station (RBS) in order to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth and also to provide wider coverage that will support more mobile users and the internet-of-things (IoT). The radio frequency (RF) waves from the large-scale deployment of the RBS and mobile devices will raise concerns on the level of electromagnetic (EM) radiation exposure to the public. Hence, in this paper, we provide an overview of the exposure limits, discuss some of the effects of the EM emission, reduction techniques and compliance assessment for the 5G communication systems. We discuss the open issues and give future directions.
These slides will give you certain level of understanding about the Cell-Phone/Tower Radiation Hazards, which is a major concern due to boom in the number of cell phones and telecommunication towers
Radiation pattern of a cell tower antennaNeha Kumar
Radiation Pattern from the cell tower Antenna has been drawn for basic understanding of a radiation pattern.
Page1:
This diagram was mainly used to describe why on a certain building the radiation levels vary from one apartment(say 7th floor) to the apartment above or below (6th and 8th floor) in a building at Khar (West), Mumbai.
The radiation pattern of a cell tower antenna is defined by its lobes. Radiation will be highest from the primary lobes in the horizontal direction. There is also radiation from secondary lobes.As seen in the figure, the readings that will be taken in between the lobes will be much lesser.
As seen the figure, the radiation will also be high vertically downward from the secondary lobes. This is what most mobile operaters hide or are not aware of in India.
Page 2:
Distance is another critical factor. The power density varies by (1/R2), where is R is the distance. People living within 50-300meter radiaus are in the high radiation zone. This data has been taken from a another country outside India. In the US for example, residential areas generally have amplifiers of 1-2 W. However in India, in many places even 100 to 200W of amplifiers are used and their are clusters of antennas from multiple operators on the roof top of several residential and office premises.
Page 3:
Simulated radiation pattern of a cell tower antenna from Prof. Girish kumar, IIT Bombay.
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USHA KIRAN BUILDING - several cancer cases
Through the help of the above typical radiation pattern, let’s analyze the news reported in Mid-day, Mumbai dated Jan. 3, 2010, which stated - “Mumbai's swanky Usha Kiran building says the four cancer cases there could be linked to mobile towers installed on the facing Vijay Apartments”. The picture taken from the Usha Kiran building of the several antennas installed on the seventh floor of Vijay Apartments is shown in Fig. pn Page 4. People living in the 6th, 7th and 8th floor in the opposite building will get maximum radiation as they are in the main beam direction. People living on the other floors will receive lesser radiation as beam maxima is reduced considerably as can be observed from vertical radiation pattern. In the horizontal direction again, people living in the front side of the antenna will receive much higher radiation compared to people living in the back side of antenna.
http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/jan...
Recently (as on Jan 2011) two more cancer cases have been reported on the 5th and on the 10th floor.
Presentation on emc testing and measurementRajat Soni
discuss the options for EMC testing for compliance with the EMC Directive from the point of view of a manufacturer who wishes to achieve as much progress as possible, in-house, on a limited budget. It is not addressed to test houses nor to those manufacturers who have the resources to emulate most or all of the facilities of an accredited test house in their own premises. There are many small-to-medium sized enterprises who are able to dedicate a modest budget of several thousands or tens of thousands of pounds to an in-house EMC test set-up and who wish to gain the maximum benefit from so doing.
Recent Trend in Electromagnetic Radiation and Compliance Assessments for 5G C...IJECEIAES
The deployment of the 5G networks will feature high proliferation of radio base station (RBS) in order to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth and also to provide wider coverage that will support more mobile users and the internet-of-things (IoT). The radio frequency (RF) waves from the large-scale deployment of the RBS and mobile devices will raise concerns on the level of electromagnetic (EM) radiation exposure to the public. Hence, in this paper, we provide an overview of the exposure limits, discuss some of the effects of the EM emission, reduction techniques and compliance assessment for the 5G communication systems. We discuss the open issues and give future directions.
These slides will give you certain level of understanding about the Cell-Phone/Tower Radiation Hazards, which is a major concern due to boom in the number of cell phones and telecommunication towers
Radiation pattern of a cell tower antennaNeha Kumar
Radiation Pattern from the cell tower Antenna has been drawn for basic understanding of a radiation pattern.
Page1:
This diagram was mainly used to describe why on a certain building the radiation levels vary from one apartment(say 7th floor) to the apartment above or below (6th and 8th floor) in a building at Khar (West), Mumbai.
The radiation pattern of a cell tower antenna is defined by its lobes. Radiation will be highest from the primary lobes in the horizontal direction. There is also radiation from secondary lobes.As seen in the figure, the readings that will be taken in between the lobes will be much lesser.
As seen the figure, the radiation will also be high vertically downward from the secondary lobes. This is what most mobile operaters hide or are not aware of in India.
Page 2:
Distance is another critical factor. The power density varies by (1/R2), where is R is the distance. People living within 50-300meter radiaus are in the high radiation zone. This data has been taken from a another country outside India. In the US for example, residential areas generally have amplifiers of 1-2 W. However in India, in many places even 100 to 200W of amplifiers are used and their are clusters of antennas from multiple operators on the roof top of several residential and office premises.
Page 3:
Simulated radiation pattern of a cell tower antenna from Prof. Girish kumar, IIT Bombay.
Page 4:
USHA KIRAN BUILDING - several cancer cases
Through the help of the above typical radiation pattern, let’s analyze the news reported in Mid-day, Mumbai dated Jan. 3, 2010, which stated - “Mumbai's swanky Usha Kiran building says the four cancer cases there could be linked to mobile towers installed on the facing Vijay Apartments”. The picture taken from the Usha Kiran building of the several antennas installed on the seventh floor of Vijay Apartments is shown in Fig. pn Page 4. People living in the 6th, 7th and 8th floor in the opposite building will get maximum radiation as they are in the main beam direction. People living on the other floors will receive lesser radiation as beam maxima is reduced considerably as can be observed from vertical radiation pattern. In the horizontal direction again, people living in the front side of the antenna will receive much higher radiation compared to people living in the back side of antenna.
http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/jan...
Recently (as on Jan 2011) two more cancer cases have been reported on the 5th and on the 10th floor.
The seriousness of the health hazards due to radiation from the Cell towers has not been realized among the common man. Cell operators continue to claim that there are no health issues. Even organizations like WHO, ICNIRP, FCC, etc. have not recommended stricter safe radiation guidelines, whereas several countries have adopted radiation norms, which are 1/100th to 1/1000th of these values based on their studies. Cell phone industry is becoming another cigarette industry, which kept claiming that smoking is not harmful and now there are millions of people around the world who have suffered from smoking. In fact, cell phone/tower radiation is worse than smoking; as one cannot see it or smell it, and its effect on health is noted after a long period of exposure. Therefore, majority of people tend to have casualness towards personal protection. Unfortunately, ignorance and non-awareness adds to this misery and all of us are absorbing this slow poison unknowingly. Even if people are aware of the radiation hazard.
So this paper was concern with practical measurement of cell tower radiation and QoS along with realization of compliance distance for various antenna gain and bands. It was observed that operators were able to manage radiation level 1/100 to 1/1000 below the recommended value while maintaining QoS. So, so radiation norms can be further strengthened i.e. recommended power density at compliance distance may be f/20000 or less then it. It was observed that compliance distance for 6 carriers with 18dBi antenna gain and 43dBm EIRP was near about 12 meters from the tower and for 36 carriers this value reaches to 57.5 meter. It was also observed that compliance distance varies with antenna gain, transmitting power, frequency etc
complete animated and info graphic description of EMI and EMP and EMC along with definition, causes, effects, products for EMI / EMP shielding and preventive measures
Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMCAishwary Singh
• Characterizing the threat
• Setting standards for emission and susceptibility levels
• Testing of Equipment on heavy Vibrations
• Testing for standards compliance
For queries,
Aishwarya
palsinghaishwarya@gmail.com
Cell Phone and Cell Tower Radiation NormsNeha Kumar
Better Radiation Norms for Cell Phones/Cell Towers - Prof. Girish Kumar , IIT Bombay
Presentation at Bombay Telephone User’s Association ( BTUA ), Mumbai on Jan 2010 - Consumer Awareness and Radiation Health Hazards from cell phones and mobile towers - Myth or Reality
The Indian government has adopted the ICNIRP guidlenes for cell tower radiation exposure which are the worst in the world. Several health effects have been reported much below these ICNIRP guidelines.
The ICNIRP state that these guidelines are only for short term exposure and considers only thermal effects and does not take account non thermal effects which are more harmful and occurs much below thermal effects. According to our calculations the ICNIRP guidleines implies that a human body can be safely kept in a microwave oven for 1166 secs = 19 minutes per day!! (see presentation for calculations)
In USA, max. SAR limit for cell phones is 1.6W/Kg which is for 6 minutes. It has a safety margin of 3 to 4, so a person should not use cell phone for more than 18 to 24 minutes per day. This information is not commonly given to users.
In Usha Kiran Building, Worli four cancer cases were reported until now from cell phone towers on the opposite building at about 50 meter. However, in the event one of the residents mentioned that the number of cancer cases had risen to six now and these cases were reported on the 5th, 6th (2 cases), 7th, 8th and 10th floor, all these houses are in direct line of sight from the tower installed on the opposite building on the 7th Floor.
Besides human health, electromagnetic radiation has also effected the environment, birds, animals, plants and fruit production.
Other countries based on the cases reported and their studies have adopted much lower radiation norms to protect their citizens.
All this calls for immediate need to adopt strict and lower radiation norms.
In the end, some suggestions have been given which can be adopted as possible solutions to minimize the risk of EMF radiation from cell towers.
According to WHO: Eelectromagnetic fields of all frequencies represent one of the most common and fastest growing environmental influences, about which anxiety and speculation are spreading. All populations are now exposed to varying degrees of EMF, and the levels will continue to increase as technology advances. A wide range of environmental influences causes biological effects. 'Biological effect' does not equal 'health hazard'. Special research is needed to identify and measure health hazards.
At low frequencies, external electric and magnetic fields induce small circulating currents within the body. In virtually all ordinary environments, the levels of induced currents inside the body are too small to produce obvious effects.
The main effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields is heating of body tissues.
The seriousness of the health hazards due to radiation from the Cell towers has not been realized among the common man. Cell operators continue to claim that there are no health issues. Even organizations like WHO, ICNIRP, FCC, etc. have not recommended stricter safe radiation guidelines, whereas several countries have adopted radiation norms, which are 1/100th to 1/1000th of these values based on their studies. Cell phone industry is becoming another cigarette industry, which kept claiming that smoking is not harmful and now there are millions of people around the world who have suffered from smoking. In fact, cell phone/tower radiation is worse than smoking; as one cannot see it or smell it, and its effect on health is noted after a long period of exposure. Therefore, majority of people tend to have casualness towards personal protection. Unfortunately, ignorance and non-awareness adds to this misery and all of us are absorbing this slow poison unknowingly. Even if people are aware of the radiation hazard.
So this paper was concern with practical measurement of cell tower radiation and QoS along with realization of compliance distance for various antenna gain and bands. It was observed that operators were able to manage radiation level 1/100 to 1/1000 below the recommended value while maintaining QoS. So, so radiation norms can be further strengthened i.e. recommended power density at compliance distance may be f/20000 or less then it. It was observed that compliance distance for 6 carriers with 18dBi antenna gain and 43dBm EIRP was near about 12 meters from the tower and for 36 carriers this value reaches to 57.5 meter. It was also observed that compliance distance varies with antenna gain, transmitting power, frequency etc
complete animated and info graphic description of EMI and EMP and EMC along with definition, causes, effects, products for EMI / EMP shielding and preventive measures
Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMCAishwary Singh
• Characterizing the threat
• Setting standards for emission and susceptibility levels
• Testing of Equipment on heavy Vibrations
• Testing for standards compliance
For queries,
Aishwarya
palsinghaishwarya@gmail.com
Cell Phone and Cell Tower Radiation NormsNeha Kumar
Better Radiation Norms for Cell Phones/Cell Towers - Prof. Girish Kumar , IIT Bombay
Presentation at Bombay Telephone User’s Association ( BTUA ), Mumbai on Jan 2010 - Consumer Awareness and Radiation Health Hazards from cell phones and mobile towers - Myth or Reality
The Indian government has adopted the ICNIRP guidlenes for cell tower radiation exposure which are the worst in the world. Several health effects have been reported much below these ICNIRP guidelines.
The ICNIRP state that these guidelines are only for short term exposure and considers only thermal effects and does not take account non thermal effects which are more harmful and occurs much below thermal effects. According to our calculations the ICNIRP guidleines implies that a human body can be safely kept in a microwave oven for 1166 secs = 19 minutes per day!! (see presentation for calculations)
In USA, max. SAR limit for cell phones is 1.6W/Kg which is for 6 minutes. It has a safety margin of 3 to 4, so a person should not use cell phone for more than 18 to 24 minutes per day. This information is not commonly given to users.
In Usha Kiran Building, Worli four cancer cases were reported until now from cell phone towers on the opposite building at about 50 meter. However, in the event one of the residents mentioned that the number of cancer cases had risen to six now and these cases were reported on the 5th, 6th (2 cases), 7th, 8th and 10th floor, all these houses are in direct line of sight from the tower installed on the opposite building on the 7th Floor.
Besides human health, electromagnetic radiation has also effected the environment, birds, animals, plants and fruit production.
Other countries based on the cases reported and their studies have adopted much lower radiation norms to protect their citizens.
All this calls for immediate need to adopt strict and lower radiation norms.
In the end, some suggestions have been given which can be adopted as possible solutions to minimize the risk of EMF radiation from cell towers.
According to WHO: Eelectromagnetic fields of all frequencies represent one of the most common and fastest growing environmental influences, about which anxiety and speculation are spreading. All populations are now exposed to varying degrees of EMF, and the levels will continue to increase as technology advances. A wide range of environmental influences causes biological effects. 'Biological effect' does not equal 'health hazard'. Special research is needed to identify and measure health hazards.
At low frequencies, external electric and magnetic fields induce small circulating currents within the body. In virtually all ordinary environments, the levels of induced currents inside the body are too small to produce obvious effects.
The main effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields is heating of body tissues.
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Conference Paper - 'Biological effects of Cell Tower Radiation' - Neha Kumar,Prof Girish Kumar,International Symposium on Microwave and Optical Tehcnology (ISMOT 2009).
Cell Tower radiation has become of extreme concern as we are exposed to them 24x7, and one cannot do much if the tower antenna is mounted right on top of your home/school/office building etc. Radiation level measurements were carried out at various locations and the levels were found to be far above the recommended values.
MOBILE PHONE & MOBILE TOWER RADIATION HAZARDS Neha Kumar
Presentation by Prof. Girish Kumar -
Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) organized a talk on "MOBILE PHONE & TOWER RADIATION" on Friday 24th June, 2011 at 06.00 p.m at the Hall of Indian Merchants Chamber, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020.
Good developments seem to be taking place post WHO excepts health problems. First time a person from the industry (Former Regional Director, West and South Operations, Indus Towers Ltd.) excepted that radiation from mobile towers lead to health problems at the event.
People were keen to look for solutions for the problem.
Better Radiation Norms for Cell Phones/Cell Towers - Prof. Girish Kumar , IIT Bombay
Presentation at Bombay Telephone User’s Association ( BTUA ), Mumbai on Jan 2010 - Consumer Awareness and Radiation Health Hazards from cell phones and mobile towers - Myth or Reality
The Indian government has adopted the ICNIRP guidlenes for cell tower radiation exposure which are the worst in the world. Several health effects have been reported much below these ICNIRP guidelines.
The ICNIRP state that these guidelines are only for short term exposure and considers only thermal effects and does not take account non thermal effects which are more harmful and occurs much below thermal effects. According to our calculations the ICNIRP guidleines implies that a human body can be safely kept in a microwave oven for 1166 secs = 19 minutes per day!! (see presentation for calculations)
In USA, max. SAR limit for cell phones is 1.6W/Kg which is for 6 minutes. It has a safety margin of 3 to 4, so a person should not use cell phone for more than 18 to 24 minutes per day. This information is not commonly given to users.
In Usha Kiran Building, Worli four cancer cases were reported until now from cell phone towers on the opposite building at about 50 meter. However, in the event one of the residents mentioned that the number of cancer cases had risen to six now and these cases were reported on the 5th, 6th (2 cases), 7th, 8th and 10th floor, all these houses are in direct line of sight from the tower installed on the opposite building on the 7th Floor.
Besides human health, electromagnetic radiation has also effected the environment, birds, animals, plants and fruit production.
Other countries based on the cases reported and their studies have adopted much lower radiation norms to protect their citizens.
All this calls for immediate need to adopt strict and lower radiation norms.
In the end, some suggestions have been given which can be adopted as possible solutions to minimize the risk of EMF radiation from cell towers.
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Sa college emi compliance approaches and techniques in the deployment of mobile communication antennas211120
1. EMI Compliance
Approaches and Techniques in the deployment of
Mobile Communication Antennas
J.Santhanakrishnan
Formerly Deputy General Manager
BSNL
Chennai.
email:bsnljsk@gmail.com
Mobile:9444001323
3. Outline
Background/Introduction
Electromagnetic Radiation
Non Ionising Radiation
Mobile Architecture
Radiation and human health
Regulatory Aspects.
Safety Limits
Self declaration by operators
Implementation of safety by Govt body
4. Basic principles of EMF
energy
5/1/2021 4
Alternating electric current flows through the solenoid on the left,
producing a changing magnetic field. This field causes, by
electromagnetic induction, an electric current to flow in the wire
loop on the right.
5. EMF
Electric, magnetic and electromagnetic
fields exist wherever voltages and
currents are present.
Broadcasting facilities for radio,
television and telecommunications emit
electromagnetic fields, as do industrial
facilities and medical equipment
6. EMF
When it comes to fields which influence the
environment and particularly humans, we
tend to use the terms “environmental
electromagnetic compatibility”(EMC)
and“electromagnetic fields” (EMF).
7. EMF & EMC
Relates to the electromagnetic
compatibility of equipment.
EMC guidelines say how much
spurious radiation equipment is
allowed to emit and what amount of
electromagnetic radiation it needs to
withstand.
The CE mark is a guarantee of
compliance with these guidelines.
8. Radiation
Radiation is a form of energy on the
move.
Radiation is electromagnetic in
nature,
i.e., it consists of waves of electric
and magnetic energy moving
together through space at the speed
of light.
We live in a radiation world and are
exposed to both natural and man-
made radiation.
9. Radio Frequency
Alternating fields are divided into
• Low-frequency fields (up to about
100 kHz)
• RF & microwave fields (from100 kHz
up to 300 GHz).
10.
11.
12.
13. Sources of Electro-magnetic Energy
Radiofrequency (RF) Electromagnetic Energy
3 kHz to 300 GHz (0.003 to 300,000 MHz)
“microwaves” are radiofrequencies above 300 MHz
Natural Artificial
Sun Light
Home Industrial Community
Micro oven Dielectric Heaters Commercial Radio
Cordless Phone
Medical
Diathermy Television
Mobile Phone Microwaves Telecommunications
Induction Heaters
15. Spectrum in Mobile Communication
1st generation (1G)
• Analog phones; early 80’s; 450 & 900 MHz
2nd generation (2G)
• Digital (Global System for Mobile
Communication, or GSM); early 90’s; 900 &
1800 Mhz
3rd generation (3G)
• Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
(UMTS); 2003; 1800-2200 MHz
4th generation (4G)
• Still relatively new; frequency 2000-8000 MHz
5th generation (5G)
• 30GHz
16. Increasing EMF?
Each successive generation has
operated at a higher frequency:
more apps = more power
Usage increasing…and fast!
The teledensity (urban) in India as
on March 2012 --- 78.66%
2019----161.34%
17.
18.
19. What Does Science Tell Us?
•RF-EMR is similar in energy to
AM/FM radio waves, microwaves,
and infrared heat lamps
•non-ionizing radiation
•not capable of breaking
molecular bonds (e.g., DNA)
•does not enter body tissues
•same type of radiation used
in MRI technology
20. Some Basic Definitions
RF-EMR (RF) – Radio frequency electromagnetic
radiation
SAR – Specific absorption rate; how much RF
is absorbed into the body when exposed to a
radiation source, such as a mobile device
(measured in W/kg; ≤1.6 in US; ≤2.0 in EU)
ICNIRP stands for the “International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection”.
22. Biological Effect of RF
Electromagnetic Energy
Recognised Health Effects due to thermal effect
Heating Effect
Effect on Cataracts
Ankle Currents
RF Shocks and Burns
24. Range of influence of fields
Field strength decreases rapidly the
further we are from the field source.
This means that maintaining proper
distance from a source is a simple way
to provide protection.
25. INCREASED DISTANCE FROM RADIATING
SURFACE OF ANTENNA REDUCES EMF EXPOSURE
OF PERSONNEL
EMF Environment
Increasing
distance
from antenna
Increasing
EMF levels
26. Properties of near and far fields
In the near field, the ratio of the electric
and magnetic fields is not constant
In the immediate vicinity of the
antenna, there are regions where the
electric or magnetic field predominates
almost exclusively.
27. At increasing distances, however, the ratio
of the electric and magnetic radiation tends
more and more towards a constant value.
This means in the far field it is no longer
necessary to measure the E and H fields
separately in case of electromagnetic
radiation
Properties of near and far fields
28. The effects of electromagnetic fields
• Frequency
• Field strength
• Field type (E or H field),
• Duration of exposure
• Extent of exposure
(part of body or entire body)
• Signal shape
31. Where do limits for EMF come from?
Research evaluates the biological effects.
Scientific Committees such as ICNIRP evaluate
potential risk
Basic limits are agreed upon
National and International limits are derived
32. 1. When it comes to how electromagnetic
fields affect humans, we must use
different values other than those are
used for EMC.
2. Limits for human exposure are stipulated
in the relevant EMF recommendations,
standards and regulations.
3. These values are important in
occupational safety and for protection of
the general public.
Regulations
33. ITU Recomendations
34
•ITU-T Recommendation K.52 (2004),
Guidance on complying with limits for
human exposure to electromagnetic
fields.
•ITU-T Recommendation K.61 (2003),
Guidance to measurement and numerical
prediction of electromagnetic fields for
compliance with human exposure limits
for telecommunication installations.
38. EMF Exposure Zones
Compliance zone
potential exposure to EMF is below the applicable
limits for both
Occupational zone
potential exposure to EMF is below the applicable
limits for controlled/occupational exposure but
exceeds the applicable limits for
uncontrolled/general public exposure.
Exceedance zone
potential exposure to EMF exceeds the applicable
limits for both 40
41. EMF Exposure Limits
ICNIRP
Note1: f is indicated in the frequency range column ; Note2: For frequencies between 100 KHz & 10 GHz, the averaging
time is 6 minutes
Note3: For frequencies exceeding 10 GHz, the averaging time is 68/f1.05 minutes (f in GHz)
(f=frequency in MHz)
42. EMF Exposure Limits
Indian standard
Indian standards are now 10 times
more stringent than many countries (like USA, Canada, Japan and
Australia) in the world which follow ICNIRP guidelines.
43. Limiting reference levels of
Electromagnetic Radiation from Mobile
towers is reduced to 1/10th of the limit
prescribed by the ICNIRP with effect from
01.09.2012.
44. SAR level for Mobile Handsets
Adoption of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limit
of 1.6watt/Kg (averaged over 1 gm of tissue)
also implemented from 01.09.2012.
45. the worst emission conditions;
the simultaneous presence of several
EMF sources, even at different
frequencies.
47
Exposure level assessment
46. To be conservative, EMF hazard analyses assume:
max power into antenna
antenna transmitting continuously
Service Type Total Power
into antenna
Antenna up-
time
TDMA, CDMA, GSM (digital
wireless)
40 watts Continuous or
intermittent
Microwave Antenna 125 – 500 mili
watts
continuous
EMF Environment –
Working at Ground Level Around
Antenna Support Structures
47. Parameters to be considered
the maximum EIRP of the antenna system
Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP));
the antenna gain G
the frequency of operation;
various characteristics of the installation,
such as the antenna location, antenna
height, beam direction, beam tilt and the
assessment of the probability that person
could be exposed to the EMF.
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Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP): The EIRP is the product of
the power supplied to the antenna and the maximum antenna gain relative to an isotropic
antenna.
48. Classifications for protection
Inherently compliant:
Inherently safe sources produce fields
that comply with relevant exposure
limits a few centimetres away from the
source. Particular precautions are not
necessary.
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49. Classifications for protection
Normally compliant:
Normally compliant installations contain
sources that produce EMF that can exceed
relevant exposure limits.
However, as a result of normal installation
practices and the typical use of these
sources for communication purposes, the
exceedance zone of these sources is not
accessible to people under ordinary
conditions
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50. Classification for protection
Provisionally compliant:
These installations require special
measures to achieve compliance.
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51. Estimation of Total EIRP (EIRP [T])
for each Operator
EIRP (BCCH) = Tx Power – Combiner Loss – (Cable
Length x Unit Loss) + Antenna Gain (dBm)
The EIRP [T] is then given by:
EIRP [T] =EIRP (BCCH) watts +EIRP (BCCH) watts x 0.9
x 0.9 x (Carriers / Sector – 1)
53. Methods for EMF evaluation
1.Calculation Method( EIRP/EIRP th)
Site Can be certified as normally compliant if the
value(EIRP/EIRP th) found to be less than one at all points
outside the exclusion area.
2.Electromagnetic Mapping by software simulation
3. Broadband measurement
This method required if power density exceeding 50 % of
ICNIRP level.
Site can be certified as normally compliant if measured value
is within the 1% of ICNIRP reference level.
4. Frequency selective measurement
This method required if broadband measurement value
exceeds 1% of ICNIRP level
58. Other Conditions
If there is any site within 20 m we
have to assume them to be sharing
site and calculate for combined
compliance using formula
59. The Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) exposure from both mobile phones and mobile
towers may have possible thermal/non-thermal effects.
Radiation level by a Mobile Base Station Sites
• Every site radiates electro-magnetic power, one of the factor for level of
radiation depends upon EIRP of site
• More number of Sites may lead to more power intensity in the nearby area, if
power of sites remains same
• More number of antennas, may lead to more power density, if power of each
antenna is same or higher than previous case and type of antenna is same.
• The power level varies with the distance from the nearby towers , it reduces with
distance.
60. Self Certification by Operators
Mobile Service Operator may self
certify their BTS for compliance of
above limits after assessment
estimated levels of EMR in the up to
20 meters radius of the BTS based
on appropriate methods
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61.
62. STAND-OFF DISTANCES
Distance from antenna surface to location where EMF
environment is below the occupational (controlled
environment) exposure limits.
Conservative Estimate - based on maximum
power continuously delivered to antenna
Briefly passing within the “Stand-Off Distance” will
not be hazardous since exposure limits are time-
averaged and higher exposures are allowed for brief
periods.
KEEP MOVING PAST ANTENNAS
Stand-off” distances to transmitting
antennas
63. What Is the Future of Research?
Better methods to measure and quantify
RF exposure (e.g., is a 10-minute call the
same as 10, 1-minute calls?)
Better models to estimate SAR away from
the surface
Identifying the cellular target of RF-EMR
Well-designed prospective cohort studies
to evaluate cancer, reproduction,
interference, etc.
64. EMI Compliance
Approaches and Techniques in the deployment of Mobile
Communication Antennas
J.Santhanakrishnan
Formerly Deputy General Manager
BSNL
Chennai.
eMail:bsnljsk@gmail.com
Mobile: 9444001323
65. Questions?
If you have questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact me:
J.Santhanakrishnan
bsnljsk@gmail.com
Mobile : 9444001323
68. Definitions
1. Electric Fields: Electric fields are a result of the potential difference between two points.
These fields influence the motion of other charges when they are within this field. The units
used when indicating the electric field strength is volt per metre (V/m).
2. Magnetic Fields: The flow of electric charges results in the formation of a magnetic field.
This field influences the motion of moving charges. The units used when indicating the
magnetic field strength is ampere per metre (A/m).
3. Radiation: Radiation describes how energy can be transferred from one point to another.
Other methods of energy transfer are conduction and convection. Electromagnetic Radiation /
Energy EMR (EME) is a wave consisting of time-varying electric and magnetic field components
that travel or radiate through space. EME travels at a constant speed of 300,000,000 or 3 x
108 metres per second (speed of light).
There are both natural and numerous artificial sources of EME. These oscillating fields interact
variously with biological material (ie animals, plants, cells and the human body). To be able to
understand how this radiation interacts with tissue, a basic understanding of its properties is
needed.
EMF can be represented by:
• Wavelength (λ ) the distance between successive crests or troughs of the wave.
• Frequency (f) the number of waves that pass a given point in a given time, typically
1second, Hertz (Hz).
These two parameters are related by the expression: c = λ f where c is equal to the speed of
light C = 300/f where f is in MHz
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69. Definitions
4. Power Density: Power flux- density is the power per unit area normal to the direction of
Electromagnetic wave propagation, usually expressed in unit watt per meter square (W/Sq.m). : For plane
waves, power flux-density, electric field strength (E), and magnetic field strength (H) are related by the
intrinsic impedance of free space, η0= 377 ῼ In particular,
S= E2/ η0 = η0 H2 =EH
Where E and H are expressed in units of V/m and A/m, respectively, and S in units of W/m2. Although
many survey instruments indicate power density units, the actual quantities E or H.
5. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): SAR is a measure of the rate at which energy is absorbed by the
body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field. It is defined as the power absorbed
per mass of tissue and has units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). SAR is usually averaged either over the
whole body, or over a small sample volume (typically 1 g or 10 g of tissue). The value cited is then the
maximum level measured in the body part studied over the stated volume or mass. For mobile phones,
and other such hand-held devices, the SAR limit is 2 W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue (IEC 62209-1).
6. Occupational/ Controlled Exposure: Occupational/ Controlled exposure applies to the situations
where persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment and which those persons who are
exposed have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their
exposure. It also applies where the exposure is of transient nature as a result of incidental passage
through a location where exposure limits may be above the general population / uncontrolled limit as long
as the exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for the exposure and can exercise
control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means
7. General public: Normal public under exposed to EMF field of Cellsite
8. ICNIRP: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
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70. 9. Ionizing radiation: EM waves are energetic enough to detach electrons from atoms or molecules,
ionizing them.
10.Non-ionizing radiation: Refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that does not carry enough
energy per quantum to ionize atoms or molecules; here electromagnetic radiation has sufficient energy
only for excitation, the movement of an electron to a higher energy state.
11. Electronic medical devices other than body-worn/implanted: Electronic medical devices (e.g.
equipment such as infusion pumps, etc.) may not work normally when in high-level RF field
12. Operation of Terminal Equipment in aircraft: Terminal Equipment used or switched-on aboard an
aircraft may produce RF fields with the potential to interfere with aircraft systems.
13. Inadvertent ignition of flammable atmosphere : In flammable atmospheres, high level RF fields
may cause sparking which may cause inadvertent ignition
14. Radiofrequencies (RF) : Are commonly defined as electromagnetic energy with frequencies between
0.003 MHz to 300,000 MHz. Wireless services, commercial radio and TV broadcast all fall within this
frequency range.
15. Microwave: The term “microwave” describes a subset of radiofrequencies, generally defined as those
above 300 MHz. The term “microwave” often can elicit fear similar to the term “radiation”. What some fail
to realize is that microwaves are not more-hazardous than RF. They are indeed RF.
Definitions
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71. 16. Heating Effect: Absorption of RF energy in the body causes an increase in temperature. Hence, when
the body absorbs sufficient RF energy there is a resultant heating effect. A change of 2 – 3 Celsius of the
body’s internal core temperature can lead to significant health problems and even death.
17. Effect on Cataracts: Human eyes, in particular the cornea and the lens have a reduced cooling
capacity due to limited blood flow. This makes them more susceptible to RF radiation than other parts of
the body because they are unable to dissipate the heat as easily. For effects to occur the following levels
of exposure are required
• Cataracts from long term exposure to levels greater than 100 mW/cm2 for frequency range 800MHz to
10GHz
• Corneal Lesions – Continuous wave – greater than 30 100 mW/cm2 and pulsed wave greater than 10
mW/cm2
• Effects on the retina – Greater than 50 mW/cm2
18. Ankle Currents: At frequencies of 40 – 80 MHz, the induction of electrical current is at its greatest
near the ground. The ankles have a small conductance path because of their low wet tissue cross-
sectional area. Therefore, the heating of the ankle tissue due to resistive losses is more prevalent.
19. RF Shocks and Burns: Unearthed metal objects may act as an antenna to RF radiation and induce
quite high potential charges. Normally, this effect occurs at frequencies between 100 kHz to 110 MHz.
These induced charges may be high enough to cause arcing resulting in RF burns or shocks when the
metal is touched and earthing occurs.
20. Auditory Clicks :Pulse modulated fields (200 MHz to 6.5 GHz) have produced a recognisable
biological effect. This effect has been described as a buzzing, clicking or popping sound. This effect is not
considered harmful but long-term exposure may lead to stress related problems.
Definitions
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73. Myths & Facts
Myths Facts
1. Mobile phones increase the
of Brain Cancer, Brain tumor
etc
Till date there is absolutely no
evidence of such kind.
2. Mobile phones are powerful
enough to cook your brain
No.
Output of mobile phones is less than
1 Watt
3. RF radiations emitted by
Mobile Base Station are
ionising
RF radiations emitted by the Mobile
Base Station lie in the non-ionising
part of electromagnetic spectrum
4. Exposure to the level of RF
radiations emitted by the
base station can be
hazardous to health
The average level of RF exposure
from the base station is only 0.002%
of the recommended guidelines
EMF emissions from mobile phones and base stations are some hundreds of
times lower than the levels at which the first health effects begin to be
established
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74. EMF Environment – Working at Ground Level
Around Antenna Support Structures
Typically, EMF environments on the ground around antenna support
structures are below safety limits
At some antenna installations, there may be certain areas on the
ground where EMF levels could exceed safety limits
EMF Environment around transmitting antennas depends on:
Actual power input to antenna
Antenna up-time or duty cycle
Antenna type
Mounting height of transmitting surface of antenna
Distance to transmitting surface (radiating portion) of antenna
Transmitting status of and distance to nearby co-located antennas
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Editor's Notes
The sun is the primary source of natural RF EME. The resultant power density due to the sun is less than 0.000001 mW/cm2 or 0.001 µW/cm2. This highlights that natural sources have low power density.
Background RF EME, present in the environment is mainly due to artificial sources.
Radiofrequencies (RF) are commonly defined as electromagnetic energy with frequencies between 0.003 MHz to 300,000 MHz.
Wireless services, commercial radio and TV broadcast all fall within this frequency range.
The term “microwave” describes a subset of radiofrequencies, generally defined as those above 300 MHz. The term “microwave” often can elicit fear similar to the term “radiation”. What some fail to realize is that microwaves are not more-hazardous than RF. They are indeed RF.
What are the bioeffects associated with exposure to RF energy?
The scientific research on RF is extensive and has shown that exposure to RF can be hazardous only if the exposure is sufficiently intense - well in excess of the limits of safety guidelines. Possible injuries include skin burns, deep burns, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
This extensive scientific database on RF bioeffects has also shown that there is no consistent evidence that hazardous effects occur below a certain rate of whole body energy absorption, i.e., “the threshold”.
The EMF environment in any area around a transmitting antenna is dependent on the distance that area is from the antenna. In the main beam of an antenna, the closer a worker is to the antenna, the higher the EMF exposure is of that worker. Conversely, the further a worker is from the antenna, the lower is their exposure.
In the main beam of an antenna, EMF exposure levels decrease inversely as the square of the distance.
Outside the main beam, this is not necessarily true because of the peaks and nulls of the antenna’s gain pattern. This is why at ground level around tower-mounted wireless antennas, the maximum RF exposure occurs 1000 - 2000 ft from the base of the tower and not at the base of the tower. Once the main beam of the antennas on the tower crosses the ground, however, the EMF exposure then begins to drop as the square of the distance from the tower.
The Government has adopted ICNIRP guide line for limiting exposure to time varying electric, magnetic & EMF fields in telecom sectors in India. The values of EMF exposure limits to be complied with Vodafone GSM / Microwave are provided:
Table.1- ICNIRP reference levels ( unperturbed rms values)
The EMF environment around energized antennas is directly related to the power into the antenna (radiated power) as well as the antenna up-time/duty cycle.
The table provides information on typical maximum power levels and antenna up-times for different types of services which may be co-located on antenna support structures where VF installation personnel are working.
Broadcast services typically operate at the highest power levels, although workers may encounter low-power broadcast stations operating at power levels of only a few hundred watts (e.g., FM radio for institutions like universities). These antennas are rarely found co-located at wireless facilities.
Paging services and land-mobile radio services can operate at much higher power levels, although their transmission may be highly intermittent.
New-generation digital wireless services typically operate at the lowest radiated powers, although their transmission may be considered to be quasi-continuous, especially in areas of high traffic.
For EMF safety purposes, assume that the maximum power is being delivered to the antenna and that it is delivered continuously. Therefore, estimated potential EMF exposure of VF workers in the vicinity of wireless antennas is very conservative. This is appropriate since:
VF workers may have no information on the service type, power levels or transmitting status of co-located antennas
Mounting height of the antennas plays a crucial role in determining worker exposure in the vicinity of transmitting antennas. The higher the antenna is mounted above a worker, the less EMF exposure that worker receives.
A general rule-of-thumb:
if the bottom of an antenna’s radome is mounted above head height (I.e., at least 0.3 m (1 foot) above a worker’s head) EMF exposure in the vicinity of that antenna will comply with the limits of safety guidelines.
DANGER : On the tower structure
WARNING : At the entry point of exclusion zone – “Warning” sign has to be put up only if exclusion zone is on the rooftop/ground/accessible point, and not required, if it is in the air (inaccessible) which is in most of the cases
CAUTION : At the entry point of roof of the building of BTS in case of RTT or at the entrance of BTS compound in case of GB
Size of Signage : All signages shall be of 2 feet in width and 3 feet in height
Signage varies from country to country
Signage should be in place which identified the following:
The operator of the site and how to contact them
The presence of an RF Hazard
The extent of the occupational exclusion zone
The source of the RF Hazard
NOTICE TO INSTRUCTOR: Determine the region-specific RF warning symbol/sign/placard and discuss it here.
Personnel performing work on antenna support structures should read and obey instructions on all RF warning signs/labels or placards.
The RF warning symbol is shown in the two warning signs depicted on this slide. All personnel working on antenna support structures should be familiar with this symbol.
RF warning signs/labels/placards are meant to do one or more of the following:
delineate areas on an antenna support structure where RF levels may be in excess of the limits of safety guidelines
control access to such areas
specify site-specific RF safety practices. These practices may be in addition to those defined by Lucent. Site-specific legal or customer requirements supersede VF requirements.
DANGER : On the tower structure
WARNING : At the entry point of exclusion zone – “Warning” sign has to be put up only if exclusion zone is on the rooftop/ground/accessible point, and not required, if it is in the air (inaccessible) which is in most of the cases
CAUTION : At the entry point of roof of the building of BTS in case of RTT or at the entrance of BTS compound in case of GB
Size of Signage : All signages shall be of 2 feet in width and 3 feet in height
Signage varies from country to country
Signage should be in place which identified the following:
The operator of the site and how to contact them
The presence of an RF Hazard
The extent of the occupational exclusion zone
The source of the RF Hazard
NOTICE TO INSTRUCTOR: Determine the region-specific RF warning symbol/sign/placard and discuss it here.
Personnel performing work on antenna support structures should read and obey instructions on all RF warning signs/labels or placards.
The RF warning symbol is shown in the two warning signs depicted on this slide. All personnel working on antenna support structures should be familiar with this symbol.
RF warning signs/labels/placards are meant to do one or more of the following:
delineate areas on an antenna support structure where RF levels may be in excess of the limits of safety guidelines
control access to such areas
specify site-specific RF safety practices. These practices may be in addition to those defined by Lucent. Site-specific legal or customer requirements supersede VF requirements.
DANGER : On the tower structure
WARNING : At the entry point of exclusion zone – “Warning” sign has to be put up only if exclusion zone is on the rooftop/ground/accessible point, and not required, if it is in the air (inaccessible) which is in most of the cases
CAUTION : At the entry point of roof of the building of BTS in case of RTT or at the entrance of BTS compound in case of GB
Size of Signage : All signages shall be of 2 feet in width and 3 feet in height
Signage varies from country to country
Signage should be in place which identified the following:
The operator of the site and how to contact them
The presence of an RF Hazard
The extent of the occupational exclusion zone
The source of the RF Hazard
NOTICE TO INSTRUCTOR: Determine the region-specific RF warning symbol/sign/placard and discuss it here.
Personnel performing work on antenna support structures should read and obey instructions on all RF warning signs/labels or placards.
The RF warning symbol is shown in the two warning signs depicted on this slide. All personnel working on antenna support structures should be familiar with this symbol.
RF warning signs/labels/placards are meant to do one or more of the following:
delineate areas on an antenna support structure where RF levels may be in excess of the limits of safety guidelines
control access to such areas
specify site-specific RF safety practices. These practices may be in addition to those defined by Lucent. Site-specific legal or customer requirements supersede VF requirements.
Maintaining safe distances, or “stand off distances” from transmitting antennas is an effective means of ensuring your safety when working on an antenna support structure.
The “Stand-Off Distance”
is the distance from the antenna’s transmitting surface to the point in the main-beam of the antenna where potential EMF exposure levels are no longer in excess of the limits of guidelines.
apply only when working on-axis of a transmitting antenna and in the antenna’s main-beam.
assumes that the maximum power is being delivered to the antenna 100% of the time. In reality, during normal operation, many wireless services antennas are transmitting intermittently and it may be possible to approach an antenna closer than the stand-off distance without being exposed in excess of the limits. However, because the power into a co-located antenna and it’s transmitting status are often unknown, the best practice is to attempt to maintain the distances described in this presentation.
Radiofrequencies, visible light, and X-rays are all a part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. The parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are described by their frequency.
Frequency - describes the rate at which and electromagnetic field changes direction and has units of hertz (1 cycle per second) or megahertz (MHz; million of hertz).
Transmission of electric power throughout most of the world produces electric and magnetic fields at a frequency of 50-60 Hz, AM radio has a frequency of approximately 1000 kHz or 1 MHz, visible light has a frequency of approximately one-billion MHz.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum can be broken up into two primary regions:
ionizing region
non-ionizing region
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) occur in nature and thus have always been present on earth. With the growth of Mobile Communications it is apprehended that the population is being exposed to EMF radiations that could constitute a health hazard. EMF radiation categorized :
Ionizing radiation EM waves are energetic enough to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, ionizing them.
Non-ionizing radiation refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that does not carry enough energy per quantum to ionize atoms or molecules , here electromagnetic radiation has sufficient energy only for excitation, the movement of an electron to a higher energy state.
However, non-ionizing extremely low-level EMF are produced by the base station antennas normally mounted on cellular mobile towers and by handheld mobile telephone sets/radio terminals. In Telecom sites we are using GSM 900 MHz/ 1800 MHz Band & Microwave 7Ghz/15 GHz Band.
The limits of safety guidelines are set 10 times (occupational exposure) or 50 times (public exposure) lower than the lowest RF exposure level where scientists believe adverse bioeffects may begin (the “threshold”). That’s why we say that the limits are conservative. So even if you are exposed at the limit, the reality is that your exposure is well below the “threshold”.
Most safety guidelines apply an additional safety factor for exposure of the public.
The limits of safety guidelines across the RF frequency range vary because the rate at which the human body absorbs RF energy is dependent on frequency. Regardless, the safety factors are constant across the range of wireless services frequencies. Thus, no matter what the limit is for a given wireless services, it has a safety factor built into it to ensure you are not exposed to levels that approach the “threshold”.
INTRODUCTION SLIDE TO DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE EMF ENVIRONMENT ON THE GROUND AROUND ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURES. E.G., WHEN WORKING ON THE GROUND AROUND A BUILDING OR TOWER WHERE ANTENNAS ARE TRANSMITTING.
AN ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE IS ANY STRUCTURE ON WHICH ANTENNAS ARE MOUNTED. EXAMPLES COULD INCLUDE LATTICE-TOWERS, BUILDING ROOFTOPS (WHETHER ON ROOF PARAPET OR PENTHOUSE STRUCTURE), MONOPOLES, CHURCH STEEPLES, BILLBOARDS, ETC.
IN THIS SLIDE THE ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE IS THE LATTICE TOWER.
On the ground around most antenna support structures, the EMF environment is well below the limits of safety guidelines. This is primarily due to the long distances between the personnel on the ground and the antennas. Additionally, many antennas used for radio services transmit most energy out toward the horizon with very little transmitted directly toward the ground.
In these instances, there are no EMF safety requirements for personnel working on the ground around these sites.
In a few instances, for example at a single site where numerous high-power radio or TV broadcast antennas are transmitting (an “antenna farm”), there may be certain defined areas at ground-level around the installation where EMF levels could be in excess of safety limits.
The EMF environment in the vicinity of RF transmitting antenna is dependent on these factors. These factors are discussed in more detail in the following slides.