RF-EMF Exposure Assessment: Comparison of Measurements in Airports and Flights with and Without Wi-Fi Service
This exposure assessment used personal exposimeters to measure RF-EMF levels in the 2.4 GHz and 5.85 GHz Wi-Fi bands in airport terminals and during four international flights, including flights with and without onboard Wi-Fi service. Reported mean exposures varied by route but were described as substantially below an international reference level (10 W/m²). The authors conclude exposure is low while also recommending ongoing monitoring and precaution due to potential health concerns mentioned as emerging evidence.
Key points
- Personal RF-EMF exposure was measured in airports and during flights using two personal exposimeters (EME SPY 140 and EME Spy Evolution).
- Measurements targeted Wi-Fi frequency bands at 2.4 GHz and 5.85 GHz, including periods of active onboard Wi-Fi use.
- Data were collected across four international flights (Spain–Mexico and Spain–Belgium, round trips).
- Mean exposure levels differed by route for both 2.4 GHz and 5.85 GHz bands as reported in the abstract.
- All measured exposures were reported to be substantially below an international reference level of 10 W/m².
- The study reports low exposure levels but the authors also call for monitoring and precaution based on stated emerging evidence concerns.
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