Time dependence of 50 Hz magnetic fields in apartment buildings with indoor transformer stations

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2012 Apr;149(2):191-5. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncr226. Epub 2011 May 31.

Abstract

Twenty-four hour measurements of 50 Hz magnetic fields (MFs) in apartment buildings containing transformer stations have been performed. The apartments were classified into four types, according to their location relative to the transformer room. Temporal correlation coefficients between the MF in various apartments, as well as between MF and transformer load curves, were calculated. It was found that, in addition to their high average MF, the apartments located right above the transformer room also exhibit unique temporal correlation properties.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrical Equipment and Supplies*
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Environmental Exposure / analysis*
  • Environmental Exposure / statistics & numerical data*
  • Housing
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Fields*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring / methods*
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors