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"Characterization of EMF exposure induced by French cellular networks' is a new study of the SeaWave Project which provides a comprehensive evaluation of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure in French 4G/LTE networks, introducing a novel metric to better quantify network radiated energy efficiency 💡 📶 📡 👥 ![]()
The teams of Télécom Paris and CEA combine field measurements with computational modeling to assess both uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) contributions across different service types (VoCS, VoLTE, VoIP, and SFTP).
The authors introduce the novel Radiated Energy per Bit Transmitted (REBT) metric to quantify network radiated energy efficiency, while characterizing TX power patterns across different services, revealing higher mean-to-maximum power ratios for data services compared to voice calls.
The study establishes an important methodological framework, combining the global exposure index with detailed transfer function analysis, providing critical insights for both current 4G and emerging 5G exposure assessments.![]()
#EMFexposure, #PublicHealth, #CellularNetworks, #NewMetric, #HORIZON_Europe
Read the full paper here:
Characterization of EMF exposure induced by French cellular networks - Annals of Telecommunications
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This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of electromagnetic exposure in operational French fourth generation (4 G)/long term evolution (LTE) networks, combining field measurements with computati...
When we talk about RF-EMF exposure, we usually think about our own phones. But what about the signals we absorb just by standing in a crowd? 👥 📶 🏙️![]()
Most research focuses on the person holding the phone. But this new study of the SEAWave Project looks at the bystander: the person standing next to the 5G or Wi-Fi user.
A total of 16,900 measurement points were collected in Greece across 76 microenvironments in urban, suburban, and rural locations, under both high- and low-traffic conditions.
Results show that bystander exposure is characterized by low average levels with intermittent high peaks while the exposure patterns are strongly dependent on both the type of environment and the location. DL exposure from BSs dominates in urban areas, whereas UL exposure from mobile devices is more significant in rural regions with lower BS density.
These findings provide an important reference for understanding real-world exposure scenarios and can inform future monitoring strategies, network planning, and risk assessment of RF-EMF exposure in public spaces.![]()
#5G, #WIFI, #emfexposure, #PublicHealth, #bystander_exposure, #Horizon_Europe
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The rapid growth of mobile communication technologies and the introduction of new cellular networks have led to increased public exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs), raising co...
Does "precautionary advice" actually make people more worried about 5G? 📱⚡
Our latest SeaWave Project research is out! The teams of IU International and Ελληνική Επιτροπή Ατομικής Ενέργειας (EEAE) tested three different ways of communicating mobile phone safety to over 2,000 people in Germany and Greece.
The goal? To understand how to build trust in national radiation protection authorities while keeping the public informed.
Concluding results show that:
- Precautionary information about RF‐EMF in mobile communications can be communicated without increasing public concerns or undermining trust in authorities,
- Clear and concise messages may be more helpful than detailed explanations,
- Greek (compared to German) and female (compared to male) participants reported higher risk perception and lower trust in authorities.![]()
#5G, #Mobile_Communications, #Risk_Perception, #PublicHealth, #Precautionary_Information, #Radiation, #Protection, #HORIZON_Europe ![]()
Check out the full findings here:
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This study investigates how different types of precautionary information affect risk perception and trust in national radiation protection authorities regarding radio-frequency electromagnetic fields....
How has 5G deployment changed the electromagnetic landscape in France? 📱⚡![]()
In the first paper of 2026 for SeaWave Project, the Agence nationale des fréquences (ANFR) team presents the results of a large-scale measurement campaign to assess the impact of 5G deployment on exposure levels in mainland France.
The campaign consists of more than 24,000 measurements taken on the ground in direct view of 5G antennas between 2020 and 2024 to closely monitor changes in exposure. The measurements consist of accredited measurements following the ANFR protocol and exploratory measurements designed to emulate steerable-beam loading in the 3.5 GHz band. The paper also introduces a metric quantifying the rate of 5G usage.![]()
#emfexposure, #5G, #efieldmeasurement, #Beamforming, #HorizonEurope
Read the full paper here:
link.springer.com
This paper presents the results of a large-scale measurement campaign to assess the impact of 5G deployment on exposure levels in mainland France. The campaign consists of more than 24,000 measurement...