EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS ABOARD HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNIT TRAINS

D. NIU, F. ZHU, R. QIU, Q. NIU

Article ID: 4198
Vol 30, Issue 3, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha4198
Received: 6 June 2022; Accepted: 6 June 2022; Available online: 6 June 2022; Issue release: 6 June 2022

Abstract

High-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) trains generate high-frequency electric fields, low-frequency magnetic fields, and high-frequency wideband electromagnetic emissions when running. Potential human health concerns arise because the electromagnetic disturbances are transmitted mainly into the car body from windows, and from there to passengers and train staff. The transmission amount and amplitude distribution characteristics that dominate electromagnetic field emission need to be studied, and the exposure level of electromagnetic field emission to humans should be measured. We conducted a series of tests of the on board electromagnetic field distribution on several high-speed railway lines. While results showed that exposure was within permitted levels, the possibility of long-term health effects should be investigated.


Keywords

electric multiple unit (EMU) train;electromagnetic disturbance;electromagnetic field emission;exposure level;human health


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