Perturbations of the EM-field Meters Reading Caused by Flat Roof Security Wall

The wide increase and diffusion on telecommunication technologies have caused a huge spread of electromagnetic sources in most European Countries. Since the public is continuously being exposed to electromagnetic radiation the possible health effects have become the focus of population concerns. As a result, electromagnetic field monitoring stations which control field strength in commercial frequency bands are being placed on the flat roof of many buildings. However there is no guidance on where to place them. This paper presents an analysis of frequency, polarization and angles of incidence of a plane wave which impinges on a flat roof security wall and its dependence on electromagnetic field strength meters placement.

Authors:

• Alfonso Bahillo
• Juan Blas
• Santiago Mazuelas
• Patricia Fernanadez
• Ruben Mateo Lorenzo
• Evaristo Jose Abril

Keywords:

• EM field exposition
• EM field strength meter
• FDTD method
• flat roof security wall
• plane wave propagation.

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