A Comparative Study of Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Levels in Brasov

Authors

  • Machedon-Pisu M. Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • P. Ogrutan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • L.E. Aciu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

non-ionizing radiation, ionizing radiation, radon level

Abstract

A group of residents of a new apartment block have health problems with symptoms similar to those produced by strong electric fields. Such problems arose in an area in close proximity to a group of antennas. This paper presents the results of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation measurements in the most used frequency range. The results are compared with the limit values allowed by national and international legislation and with values measured in different locations. The chosen location is similar to an apartment in a crowded area. The results of measurements lead to the conclusion that the non-ionizing radiation level is within acceptable limits but the radon level is within the attention limit.

Author Biographies

Machedon-Pisu M., Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Electronics and Computers

P. Ogrutan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Electronics and Computers

L.E. Aciu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Electronics and Computers

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Published

2013-01-16

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Section

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND AUTOMATICS