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Oct 2026
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ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION
JSPM'S BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC WAGHOLI PUNE(0710)
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION
JSPM'S BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC WAGHOLI PUNE(0710)
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION
JSPM'S BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC WAGHOLI PUNE(0710)
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION
JSPM'S BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC WAGHOLI PUNE(0710)
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION
JSPM'S BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC WAGHOLI PUNE(0710)
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION
JSPM'S BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC WAGHOLI PUNE(0710)
The rapid deployment of 4G and 5G mobile communication networks has increased public interest in radio frequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure around cellular base stations. This paper presents a proposed Internet of Things (IoT) -based framework for monitoring RF exposure and selected environmental parameters near mobile towers. The system combines a calibrated RF field-strength or power-density meter, environmental sensors, a micro controller or edge gateway, a location and time-stamped data logger, and a cloud dashboard. Measurements can be collected at defined public-access locations and compared with applicable exposure limits, including the relevant Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) requirements. The framework is designed to show trends, identify unusual readings for verification, and communicate understandable information to communities and authorities. It does not assume that the presence of a tower causes illness: health effects must be evaluated using established epidemiological methods, and an IoT monitor alone cannot diagnose or establish causation. No field measurements are claimed in this conceptual paper; the implementation and validation plan is described for future work.
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This paper presents an IoT-based framework for monitoring 4G/5G cell-tower radiofrequency exposure and selected environmental conditions. The system combines a calibrated RF measurement instrument, environmental sensors, an edge logger, secure communication, cloud storage and a dashboard that compares data with applicable guidance. Its principal value is to make measurements traceable, understandable and available for expert review. Successful deployment depends on appropriate instruments, documented sampling methods, calibration, data-quality checks and compliance with local rules. The framework is a monitoring aid, not a medical diagnostic tool, and it does not imply that tower proximity alone causes illness. Future work should implement the prototype, validate it against a reference instrument, conduct field measurements and publish results with uncertainty and limitations clearly stated.
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10/13/2026
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