title: Magnetic field measurements near stand-alone transformer stations.
abstract: Extremely low-frequency (ELF) magnetic field (MF) measurements around and above three stand-alone 22/0.4-kV transformer stations have been performed. The low-voltage (LV) cables between the transformer and the LV switchgear were found to be the major source of strong ELF MFs of limited spatial extent. The strong fields measured above the transformer stations support the assessment method, to be used in future epidemiological studies, of classifying apartments located right above the transformer stations as highly exposed to MFs. The results of the MF measurements above the ground around the transformer stations provide a basis for the assessment of the option of implementing precautionary procedures.
authors.affiliation: School of Public Policy and Government, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91905, Israel.
authors.forename: Shaiela
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kandel
authors.forename: Ronen
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hareuveny
authors.forename: Nir-Mordechay
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Yitzhak
authors.forename: Raphael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ruppin
mesh_terms: D011211:Electric Power Supplies / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000032:analysis*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D060526:Magnetic Fields; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D012306:Risk