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Exposure Assessment to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Occupational Military Scenarios: A Review

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  • Silvia Gallucci

    (Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), CNR, 20133 Milan, Italy
    Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB), Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Serena Fiocchi

    (Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), CNR, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Marta Bonato

    (Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), CNR, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Emma Chiaramello

    (Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), CNR, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Gabriella Tognola

    (Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), CNR, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Marta Parazzini

    (Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), CNR, 20133 Milan, Italy)

Abstract

(1) Background: Radiofrequency radiations are used in most devices in current use and, consequently, the assessment of the human exposure to the radiofrequency radiations has become an issue of strong interest. Even if in the military field there is wide use of radiofrequency devices, a clear picture on the exposure assessment to the electromagnetic field of the human beings in the military scenario is still missing. (2) Methods: a review of the scientific literature regarding the assessment of the exposure of the military personnel to the RF specific to the military environment, was performed. (3) Results: the review has been performed grouping the scientific literature by the typology of military devices to which the military personnel can be exposed to. The military devices have been classified in four main classes, according to their intended use: communication devices, localization/surveillance devices, jammers and EM directed-energy weapons. (4) Discussion and Conclusions: The review showed that in the exposure conditions here evaluated, there were only occasional situations of overexposure, whereas in the majority of the conditions the exposure was below the worker exposure limits. Nevertheless, the limited number of studies and the lack of exposure assessment studies for some devices prevent us to draw definitive conclusions and encourage further studies on military exposure assessment.

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  • Silvia Gallucci & Serena Fiocchi & Marta Bonato & Emma Chiaramello & Gabriella Tognola & Marta Parazzini, 2022. "Exposure Assessment to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Occupational Military Scenarios: A Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(2), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:2:p:920-:d:724856
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    1. Jarosław Kieliszek & Joanna Wyszkowska & Jaromir Sobiech & Robert Puta, 2020. "Assessment of the Electromagnetic Field Exposure during the Use of Portable Radios in the Context of Potential Health Effects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(23), pages 1-13, November.
    2. Marta Geretto & Marco Ferrari & Roberta De Angelis & Filippo Crociata & Nicola Sebastiani & Alessandra Pulliero & William Au & Alberto Izzotti, 2021. "Occupational Exposures and Environmental Health Hazards of Military Personnel," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-50, May.
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