NATIONAL OBSERVATORY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS: NATIONAL TELEMETRIC NETWORK FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF HIGH-FREQUENCY...

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Physics
• Public Health

Background:

• The National Observatory of Electromagnetic Fields (NOEF) was established in 2012.
• Operation commenced at the end of 2015, creating a comprehensive network for monitoring electromagnetic fields (EMF) across Greece.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the operational aspects of the NOEF.
• To report the measurement results from the first three years of operation (2016-2018).
• To assess compliance with established public exposure limits for EMF.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a network of 500 fixed and 13 mobile measurement stations throughout Greece.
• Monitored electromagnetic field levels continuously in the frequency range 100kHz-7GHz.
• Data collected and managed by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE) via an interactive web portal.

Main Results:

• The national monitoring network successfully operated from 2016 to 2018.
• All recorded electromagnetic field values were significantly below the reference levels for general public exposure.
• Data is continuously updated and publicly accessible through the NOEF web portal.

Conclusions:

• The NOEF effectively monitors EMF levels nationwide.
• The Greek population is protected from excessive EMF exposure based on current legislation.
• The network provides valuable, real-time data on electromagnetic field conditions.