ID Number		1682
Study Type		Engineering & Physics
Model		Reducing human RF exposure from mobile phones and base stations by converting macrocells to multiple microcells in Venice, Italy
Details		Proposed as a model to reduce human exposure from mobile phone handsets and base stations, the authors offer computer simulated data to show how conversion of macrocell (BTS) sites within the existing mobile phone networks into multiple microcell sites would (a) reduce public RF exposure, (b) decrease unpleasant aesthetic impact of big towers, and (c) save energy with regard to the cell tower sites. Other advantages that the authors do not mention were increased resource potential to accomodate more traffic, more power conservation on the handsets (longer battery life), and better overall coverage.
Findings		Not Applicable to Bioeffects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Inst Protection Safety Workers, Venice, Italy
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		ITALY
References		Boella, F et al. Electromagn Biol Med., (2006) 25:325-337
Comments		This is a VERY interesting study. The proposed model (convert macrocells to microcells) was drafted in efforts to reduce human RF exposure, but it also provides a more cost effective, efficient, robust, and inconspicuous network system. It also may allow considerable energy conservation within the handsets. It would be beneficial to take advantage of this opportunity (not let it slip into the woodwork) and suggest MMF / GSMA make a statement that we fully support the proposal of Boella and Giuliani (although for reasons other than human health) and would love to implement such solutions as soon as possible - resulting in a win-win for everyone.