| Author | Hio, Jessica Lynn Lim Toe |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.TC-97-2 |
| Subject(s) | Telecommunication--Philippines--Manila--Environmental aspects
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. TC-97-2 |
| Abstract | Most of the development projects have to undergo environmental impact
assessments before being approved for implementation. With the rapid expansion of
telecommunication infrastructures, environmentalists are suggesting that these should be
subjected to the same assessment so as to assure the public. There had been many experts
in the field of telecommunication who have been doing studies on its impact on the
environment particularly on the health aspect.
This research presents the study of the environmental aspects of
telecommunication networks in the area of Metro Manila, Philippines. The
telecommunication networks under study are the wired, microwave, satellite and cellular
networks. The aspects of the environment included in this study are aesthetic, health and
land-use. These environmental aspects are being assessed using the Lohani and Thanh
Interaction Matrix whereby the importance and magnitude rating of impact of each aspect
with respect to the telecommunication network are being rated by experts and analyzed to
show its impact on the environment. For the cellular network in paiiicular, the indirect
health effect of this network is assessed by estimating the probability of electromagnetic
interference on the medical devicesas introduced by Tattersall. |
| Year | 1997 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. TC-97-2 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Advanced Technologies (SAT) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Telecommunications (TC) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ahmed, Kazi Mohiuddin |
| Examination Committee(s) | Erke, Tapio;Zhang, Jian-Guo |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Government of Netherlands |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1997 |