Assessment of Power-Flux-Density of Mobile Transceiver Stations in Gidan-Kwano, Bosso LGA, Niger State

Abstract

The benefits of electromagnetic fields of mobiletransceiver stations (MTS) to society are numerous. However, there are disagreements on whether or not emissions from different mobile cell towers are harmful for human health. Therefore, the assessment of the power flux density of the electromagnetic radiation coming from mobile transceiver stations (cell towers) close to residential areas are the main focus of this study. The signal levels of all the mobile telecommunication networks in Gida-Kwano, Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State were measured with RF Strength Meter Level (480836 Meter) along all the possible accessible routes and the corresponding distances and locations (coordinates) were also measured using Global Positioning System (GPS). The analysis revealed that power flux density varied significantly across different locations, largely due to environmental factors such as topography, building, and vegetation. Despite these fluctuations, the l maximum measured signal strength was 6.172 V/m and the maximum power flux density was 101.7 mW/m², which are well below the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) recommended safety limit of 61 V/m and 4,500 mW/m² (for 900 MHz) for signal strength and power flux density respectively, signifying that public exposure levels remain within safe limits.