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Publié le 18 August 2022
It was as part of the Paris2connect project that EXEM deployed its solution for monitoring and communicating citizens’ exposure to electromagnetic fields: EMF Observatory.
Much more than just a project, the EMF Observatory is a tool which, in addition to enlightening the social debate by responding to environmental and public health concerns, makes it possible to monitor electromagnetic field exposure linked to the development of urban digital infrastructures.
The aim of this transparent approach is to meet the growing needs of the Smart City, which are illustrated in particular by urban, digital and shared projects.
An innovative project initiated in 2018, Paris2Connect aims to meet the ambitions of the city of tomorrow in terms of autonomous mobility and connectivity, while respecting citizens and the environment. To achieve this, various smart city players, in collaboration with the City of Paris, have been able to launch experiments to respond to typical use cases of the connected city:
The first use case involved using data to manage the area through three observatories: Parking Map’s video-based mobility observatory, Securaxis’ acoustic-based mobility observatory, and the EXEM laboratory’s EMF Observatory.
Using their respective sensors, these three players have been able to carry out real-time analysis of traffic flows in order to gain a better understanding of road use and any malfunctions, study the sound of traffic and the resulting environmental impact, and finally monitor the population’s exposure to electromagnetic fields.
In France, exposure to electromagnetic fields is regulated. The French National Frequencies Agency(ANFR) ensures compliance with regulatory limits by carrying out a wide range of monitoring measurements. These assessments, carried out by EXEM, an independent accredited laboratory, ensure that electromagnetic field emission levels from telephony, DTT, FM and WiFi comply with the law.
To assess the impact of urban digital infrastructures and ensure that they comply with electromagnetic field emission levels, evaluations can be carried out by comparing measurements before and after the various infrastructures are switched on.
This was the case for the Paris2Connect project. Measurements were taken by EXEM along the entire route of the Paris2connect shuttle, in accordance with the protocol established by the ANFR. The results can be consulted on the cartoradio.fr website.
Once the control measurements have been taken, we need to check the level of exposure to electromagnetic fields over time. There’s no better way of doing this than with the EMF Observatory. These are intelligent sensors developed by the EXEM electromagnetic field measurement laboratory, which can be used to monitor changes in exposure levels in real time via the www.emf-observatory.com website.
This approach, which complements the regulatory monitoring system, enables the impact of new technologies using radio frequencies to be assessed in real time. By positioning yourself on the consultation map of the sensors deployed in the field, you can consult the measurements taken daily throughout France and Belgium.
This continuous monitoring, accessible to all, enables us to report to the city and its residents on compliance with commitments and regulations.
If you too would like to check the level of exposure to electromagnetic fields of your citizens, don’t hesitate to contact us. Depending on your project, we’ll provide you with a tailor-made solution.