Study of electromagnetic radiation from gsm base transceiver stations within the University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus

Abstract

This paper presented a study on electromagnetic radiation level from different GSM Base transceiver stations (BTS) in Ugbowo campus environment of the University of Benin, and compared these levels of radiation with that recommended by Regulatory Authority. Measured electromagnetic radiation levels in terms of maximum power density with respect to distance from existing GSM BTS were taken. A total of five functional BTSs located within the campus were used investigated. Using a Tenmars RF 3-axis Field Strength Meter, the amount of radiated energy at 10m from the BTS was measured, and repeated for a span of 100 meters (at 10m intervals). These Measurements were taken from three radial directions from each BTS, to improve the accuracy of data collected. The obtained data were analysed using Microsoft Excel package. The result showed that the radiation levels for all sampled BTS are within the recommended regulatory standard.

Keywords: Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR); GSM; Base Transceiver Station (BTS); Power Density; Radial Direction; Tenmars RF Meter.