Evaluation of RF-EMF Exposure in 5G FR1 Band Using IEC 62232 Assessment Methodologies

This study examines human exposure to electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) in modern mobile networks, focusing on 5G systems in the Frequency Range 1 (FR1). The complexity introduced by technologies like Active Antenna Systems (AAS) has increased the need for accurate and efficient exposure assessment methods. While existing standards such as IEC 62232 and IEC TR 62669 offer structured procedures, this work also explores a new approach using NARDA SignalShark spectrogram data. A comparison is made between traditional extrapolation methods, including those in Sections B.8.5 and Annex E of IEC 62232, and novel technique, with an emphasis on evaluating its practical use and consistency of results.