Influence of Active Antennas on EMF Restrictions in 5G Base Stations Deployment

In this paper, a model to analyse the influence of active antennas on ElectroMagnetic Field restrictions in 5G base stations deployment is presented. The model (based on simulations via CST) allows for the computation of exposure in the vicinity of base stations with active 5G antennas in order to compute the respective exclusion zone that enables the safety of the population, taking realistic maximum power levels. Representative scenarios with co-location of antennas from several systems (from 2G to 5G) are analysed. For an urban scenario, the exclusion zone is reduced from 25.2 m to 16.4 m, when proper exposure conditions are taken into account.