Evaluation of RF EMF exposure pattern on selected communication towers in Malaysia

Abstract

Wireless communication technologies and devices based on radio frequency (RF) field propagation are fast expanding in this information era. In this industry, radio propagation models are useful in the designing phase of radio systems and network. The rapid development in the telecommunication industry also means an increase in communication towers in the surrounding environment. This has also created awareness among the public on health effects from the exposure of radio frequency electromagnetic field from such towers. Hence, there are ongoing studies regarding the RF-EMF exposure levels surrounding communication towers. This paper involves the measurement of the field strengths taken from four communication towers and the trend of the signal strength received was analysed.