Measurement of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation from the Skrunda radio location station, Latvia

Abstract

This paper describes measurements of electromagnetic radiation intensity around the Skrunda Radio Location Station that were made in an attempt to provide the best possible data for biological effect studies, considering the available equipment and knowledge. The measured intensities fit expected patterns with distance from the source. The measured pulse intensities radiated by the Skrunda Radio Location Station (RLS) are considered to be more relevant for biologists. The variability of intensities is explained by radar mode, height and distance from source, and forest cover. While the pulse intensities are 50 times higher than allowed levels, the mean integrated intensities are lower than permitted.