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<p>High-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) can have a negative effect on both the human body and electronic devices. Monitoring and measurement of the electromagnetic field generated by devices is important from the point of view of environmental protection, the human body and electromagnetic compatibility. In this study, we tested the value of the electromagnetic field strength determined by the NHT3DL by Microrad with measurement probes during flights in the Robinson R44 helicopter. The reference point for the results obtained were the normative limits of the electromagnetic field permitted to affect the crew and passengers during flight. The maximum RMS values recorded during the measurements were <italic>E</italic> = 4.399 V/m in the 100 kHz–6.5 GHz frequency band and for the magnetic component <italic>H</italic> = 2.829 A/m in the 300 kHz–30 MHz frequency band. These results were passed to the Statistica 13.3 software for a detailed stochastic analysis of the values tested.</p>
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High-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) can have a negative effect on both the human body and electronic devices. Monitoring and measurement of the electromagnetic field generated by devices is important from the point of view of environmental protection, the human body and electromagnetic compatibility. In this study, we tested the value of the electromagnetic field strength determined by the NHT3DL by Microrad with measurement probes during flights in the Robinson R44 helicopter. The reference point for the results obtained were the normative limits of the electromagnetic field permitted to affect the crew and passengers during flight. The maximum RMS values recorded during the measurements were E = 4.399 V/m in the 100 kHz–6.5 GHz frequency band and for the magnetic component H = 2.829 A/m in the 300 kHz–30 MHz frequency band. These results were passed to the Statistica 13.3 software for a detailed stochastic analysis of the values tested.

Measuring Exposure to High-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Experienced by a Helicopter Crew During Flight

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High-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) can have a negative effect on both the human body and electronic devices. Monitoring and measurement of the...

Measuring Exposure to High-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Experienced by a Helicopter Crew During Flight

Published Online: Mar 22, 2022

Page range: 59 - 65

Received: Jun 23, 2021

Accepted: Jan 18, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tar-2022-0004

Keywords
electromagnetic, helicopter, exposure, high-frequency

© 2022 Joanna Michałowska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Measuring Exposure to High-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Experienced by a Helicopter Crew During Flight

Published Online: Mar 22, 2022

Page range: 59 - 65

Received: Jun 23, 2021

Accepted: Jan 18, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tar-2022-0004

Keywordselectromagnetic, helicopter, exposure, high-frequency

© 2022 Joanna Michałowska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
electromagnetic, helicopter, exposure, high-frequency