PRESENTATION

Presented to:
Prof. M Usman
Presented by:
Mujahid Yasin
Roll no:
35(m)
BZU Sub-Campus Lodhran
Topics:
 Field strength measurement.
 What is RF field strength?
 How is UHF signal strength measured?
 What is used in telecommunications to measure signal strength?
 How do you measure EMF fields?
 What is an EMF tester used for?
 Function of Field strength measurement.
Field strength measurement:
In telecommunications, a field strength meter is an instrument that
measures the electric field strength emanating from a transmitter.
Field strength meter is actually a simple receiver. The RF signal is
detected and fed to a micro ammeter, which is scaled in dBμ. The
frequency range of the tuner is usually within the terrestrial
broadcasting bands. Some FS meters can also receive satellite
frequencies. Most modern FS meters have AF and VF circuits and can
be used as standard receivers. Some FS meters are also equipped with
printers to record received field strength.
What is RF field strength?
Technically a “power density” meter, the RF Field Strength Meter
detects the electric field of radio and microwaves (RF) from . 5 MHz to
3 GHz, and expresses the field strength as power density (. ... That is,
you must multiply the reading by 4 when measuring microwaves at that
high a frequency.
How is UHF signal strength measured?
Turn your antenna signal meter ON, and tune-in the lowest
broadcast channel for your area. Slowly rotate your antenna 360
degrees and stop at the highest antenna signal strength (usually
indicated by LEDs). Use a compass to read the direction of the highest
antenna signal and record the result.
What is used in telecommunications to
measure signal strength?
Cellular signal strength is measured in decibels (dB), and typically
range from -50 dB to -110 dB. The dB scale is logarithmic. This means
that every 3 dB increase doubles the power. For example, -67 dB is
twice the power of -70
How do you measure EMF fields?
Measurements of the EMF are obtained using an E-field sensor or H-
field sensor which can be isotropic or mono-axial, active or passive. A
mono-axial, omnidirectional probe is a device which senses the Electric
(short dipole) or Magnetic field linearly polarized in a given direction.
A potentiometer is a device mainly used to measure the emf of a given
cell and to compare emf's of cells.
What is an EMF tester used for?
EMF meters are increasingly popular tools used that efficiently
measure the electromagnetic field radiating from an item or within a
specific area. Having an understanding of wavelength, frequency and,
identifying the source(s) you wish to measure will help you find the
perfect EMF meter to suit your application.
Function of Field strength measurement:

In telecommunications, a field strength meter is an instrument

that measures the electric field strength emanating from a
transmitter.