TECHNOLOGIES
Assessment of the risk of electromagnetic emissions through monitoring for an object on the territory of the Metropolitan municipality
In many cases, the importance of electromagnetic fields or the so-called “electromagnetic smog” on human health, living organisms, and the environment is ignored or at least minimized. The electromagnetic field (EMF) is a combination of invisible electric and magnetic fields with charge that occur in nature. Today, the impact of electromagnetic fields on the environment is increasing from human activities with the development and application of telecommunication technologies. Measurement, continuous monitoring, database creation, and evaluation of electromagnetic field parameters in urban environments are important aspects of optimizing EMF levels to achieve a healthy living environment. The paper presents an analysis and evaluation of electromagnetic radiation measurements from base stations of mobile operators, at one site, in a lightly urbanized urban environment over a certain time interval. Initial measurements showed exceeding the levels of electromagnetic emissions according to national legislation. During the repeated measurements, it was found that mobile operators, after correcting the radiation from base station antennas, have brought the radiation levels within the permissible limits. This underscores the necessity of ongoing monitoring.