Project

Universal low-cost electromagnetic field sensor: Modular combined low-frequency and radio-frequency monitoring sensor for electromagnetic field exposure

Acronym
Unisens
Code
F2024/IOF-StarTT/076
Duration
01 May 2025 → 30 April 2027
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Electromagnetism and antenna technology
    • Environmental safety and health of nanotechnology
Keywords
base station low-frequent radiation Monitoring sensor elektromagnetic field 5G spatio-temporal monitoring radiofrequent radiation 4G 6G high tension line
 
Project description

Spatial and temporal monitoring of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is a priority of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 
research agenda. People are worried about health effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation of base stations (e.g., from 5G 
technology) and of extreme low frequency (ELF) fields of high tension lines. Governments and operators (mobile 
operators, electricity distributors) need to monitor fields for risk communication, policy, and satisfying scientific and 
regional/national norms. In this project, we will design a universal low-cost electromagnetic field EMF sensor consisting 
of a modular combined sensor approach to measure both ELF and RF fields. This unique sensor will enable governments 
and operators to monitor radiation in an all-encompassing way. Moreover, we will realize real-time environmental EMF 
exposure mapping and optimal sensor placement algorithms.