Frequency Selective Measurements and Analysis of Exposure to GSM / UMTS / LTE Base Station Signals

Nowadays, the frequency selective measurement method is commonly used to measure the level of exposure caused by electromagnetic fields. However, these measurements are sensitive measurements that require expertise and can give different results in practice. For this reason, the RF exposure of the signals from different GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and LTE (Long Term Evolution) base station antennas needs to be measured sensitively as frequency selective and evaluated accurately. For this purpose, the comparison measurements were performed between the Electromagnetic Laboratory of TUBITAK National Metrology Institute (UME) and the reference laboratory, which are experts in electromagnetic pollution measurements situated in Germany/Regensburg by using frequency selective measurement method. Within the scope of study, the measurements were performed and evaluated simultaneously at 4 different locations of base stations in Bayreuth, Germany by selecting 2 measurement points in at each location. The relative difference in 8 different measuring points at the 4 different locations was determined to be between 0 dB and 1.4 dB. When the comparison result data were investigated, it was seen that the measurement results generated by both measurement teams were in good agreement