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Micol Colella1, Marianna Biscarini1, Daniele Ferrante1,2
1Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Frontiers in Public Health
|September 11, 2025
Summary
Military personnel exposure to electromagnetic (EM) fields from vehicular antennas is assessed. While generally safe, specific conditions may exceed safety reference levels, informing operational guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Military Engineering
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Military personnel often work near vehicular communication antennas, but exposure data is limited.
- Understanding electromagnetic (EM) field exposure is crucial for personnel safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate EM exposure levels for military personnel near vehicular antennas.
- To assess compliance with safety standards under various operational conditions.
Main Methods:
- Computational modeling simulated realistic military scenarios with personnel and equipment.
- Analysis covered high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultrahigh frequency (UHF) bands.
- Simulations included diverse power levels, antenna types, and locations.
Main Results:
- EM exposure varied significantly based on configuration and conditions.
- All scenarios met ICNIRP Basic Restrictions (BR).
- Some specific positioning and frequency combinations exceeded ICNIRP Reference Levels (RL).
Conclusions:
- Personnel safety is generally maintained despite variable EM exposure.
- Safe exposure conditions are likely across various antenna-operator positions.
- Findings offer insights for military safety regulations and operational instructions.
