Electromagnetic Pollution: Case Study of Energy Transmission Lines and Radio Transmission Equipment

Abstract

General characteristics of electromagnetic pollution in towns is analyzed. Health statistics for people living under the infl uence of electromagnetic radiation is analysed. The electromagnetic pollution is measured for the case studies of energy transmission lines and radio transmission equipment in Ukraine. The induction of magnetic field near overhead power lines is found in the range of 5.5–10.5 μT while being 5 times less at the distance of 50 m. Also, strong dependence of electromagnetic field strength on the distance radio tran smitters is proved.