Mitigating the risks of electromagnetic radiation on workers in air traffic control tower at Suhaj airport

Abstract EN

One of the most important functions of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is to control and regulate the air traffic and prevent the air craft collisions on the ground and through controlled air field.

These services are provided by air traffic controllers using different communication systems and navigation aids.

Transmitting antenna of communication system emits electromagnetic waves which have adverse health effects on the workers of the tower.

This work is dealing with the electromagnetic radiation effects on workers in Suhaj airport tower by using: simulation process for the antennas at frequencies dedicated for Suhaj airport, on-site measurements, comparing results with standards and a designed questionnaire.

The main objective of this research is to mitigate the exposure of workers to hazard and risk from electromagnetic radiation and protect them from its side effects.

This study concluded that most of the areas inside the ATCT meet the safe standards except the top roof area where, antenna exist.

The questionnaire showed that most of the staff are concerned of EMR in the tower and thought that the EMR has adverse health effect.