Radio Frequency Exposure assessment in 5G networks

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ICT Research Institute, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Public concerns about the risks of electromagnetic exposure from mobile networks for human health, have increased with new claims regarding the deployment of 5G networks. These concerns are mainly the result of misinterpretations about the nature and level of electromagnetic exposure from mobile networks. Some measurements carried out in real and operational telecommunications networks show that the levels of electromagnetic exposure are much lower than the permissible limits introduced in international guidelines and standards. In addition, studies show that the launch of 5G networks does not have a significant impact on the exposure levels. In this article, we study and analyze the level of radio frequency exposure in 5G networks. Simulations results show that how technologies used in these networks can be effective in reducing radio frequency exposure levels.

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