NIIMT named after Merimova presented the preliminary results of the 5G safety research

2020: Preliminary results of R & D on 5G safety

Scientists NIIMT named after Metroov completed the laboratory part of the study on the safety of mobile communications of all standards, including 5G. They received scientifically sound data on what levels of electromagnetic radiation of cellular communications are safe. This was announced by the DIT of Moscow on January 27, 2021.

Research and Development (R & D) started in February 2020 at the initiative of the Department information technologies Moscow (DIT of Moscow) on the eve of the commercial introduction of fifth-generation networks in the capital.

{{quote 'The key goal of research work is to determine the safe level of electromagnetic radiation of cellular communications. The city is interested in the further development of communications infrastructure, while we want to be sure that 5G is safe for residents of the capital. The study was approved by the Ministry of Digital Affairs of Russia, the Ministry of Health of Russia and the working group of the Digital Economy of Russia program. Research work is also carried out with the active participation of the expert community, "commented Alexander Gorbatko, deputy head of the Moscow Information Technology Department. }}

NIR consists of three stages, the laboratory part of the study is final. As part of this stage, experts carried out field measurements of electromagnetic field levels (EMF) in six typical microdistricts of Moscow in the afternoon and evening, where 2G-4G communication standards are presented, as well as in 5G pilot zones. Laboratory measurements were carried out for five months, in full compliance with Russian and international standards and methods.

Laboratory measurements have determined the safe level of electromagnetic radiation with the prospective use of 5G base stations, including in millimeter frequencies such as 28 GHz and 37 GHz.

Field measurements showed the current EMF conditions in the environment and what contribution each communication standard makes to the total electromagnetic radiation in Moscow.

In Russia, some of the world's strictest sanitary radiation requirements are almost 100 times tougher than in most European countries. The measurements that we conducted showed that the electromagnetic field created from the work of existing base stations often approaches just the standards adopted in Russia. As a result of the measurements, we came to the opinion that it is possible to change the maximum possible level of electromagnetic radiation. The study showed that the level of EMF will still remain at a safe level. We plan to transfer these conclusions to the Ministry of Health and Rospotrebnadzor for decision-making, "commented Sergey Perov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Electromagnetic Fields, NIIMT named after Merimerova.

The revision of standards will contribute to the early development of the latest generation of communication networks and the emergence of high-speed services for residents of cities and businesses. As of January 2021, the study materials are also sent for expert discussion to members of a working group consisting of representatives of competent federal authorities, research organizations and telecom operators. The final results of the R & D will be approved based on its results.