An overview of RF-EMF monitoring systems and associated monitoring data

There is a high demand for monitoring the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated by communication systems and other radiofrequency (RF) technologies, in order to assess compliance with existing legislation and prescribed reference levels. The broadband EMF monitoring systems unquestionably represent one of the major innovations in this area, continuously measuring the total EMF from all surrounding sources and performing a real-time dissemination of the assessment results to the public. In this study, we analyze exposure data from 8 broadband EMF monitoring systems operating in 7 countries, which totalize over 400 active stations. The results of the analysis suggest that the exposure levels to RF-EMFs are quite similar between countries, and generally well below the reference levels defined by the national legislations.