Instantaneous vs Theoretical Maximum Exposure Under Real Traffic Conditions: Example in the City of Valencia

With the ongoing deployment of the fifth generation (5G) mobile telecommunications, there is an increasing need for standardized methodologies to assess human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from 5G base stations. Thus, the development of proper assessment methodologies will impact the adequate deployment of 5G systems as well as ensure the safe operation of devices for people. This work focuses on comparing total exposure and theoretical maximum exposure levels in commercial 5G operational networks in the City of Valencia for the frequency band below 6 GHz. This study is based on results from measurements using a code-selective methodology as well as a personal exposimeter in addition to an omnidirectional antenna and one-user equipment (UE) to measure the downlink exposure in a real scenario.