IEEE 473-1985
IEEE Recommended Practice for an Electromagnetic Site Survey (10 kHz to 10 GHz)
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IEEE 473-1985 is a recommended practice for conducting an electromagnetic site survey over the 10 kHz to 10 GHz range. It addresses how to evaluate the electromagnetic environment at a site, helping engineers identify sources of interference and understand field conditions that may affect sensitive equipment. In Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics applications, this kind of guidance supports more reliable measurement, installation, and system planning where uncontrolled RF or low-frequency energy can matter.
About IEEE 473-1985
IEEE 473-1985 provides technical guidance for surveying electromagnetic conditions across a wide frequency span, from low-frequency fields through microwave regions. The document is intended to help users observe, measure, and interpret site characteristics in a structured way rather than relying on informal checks. As a standards document, it is relevant where consistent survey methods are needed to compare locations, document findings, or support engineering decisions tied to electromagnetic compatibility and environmental assessment.
Where is IEEE 473-1985 used?
This standard is typically useful in facilities where electronics, antennas, instrumentation, or sensitive control systems must operate in the presence of external electromagnetic energy. IEEE 473-1985 can support site surveys before installing test equipment, communication gear, monitoring systems, or other systems that may be affected by ambient fields. It is also relevant for engineering teams reviewing candidate locations, validating electromagnetic conditions, or documenting the environment around occupied technical spaces and outdoor installations.
Importance in practice
In practice, IEEE 473-1985 helps improve consistency in how electromagnetic site conditions are checked and reported. That can reduce the risk of overlooked interference, poor measurement quality, or avoidable installation problems. For procurement, design review, and test planning, using a recognized recommended practice can also make survey results easier to compare across sites and teams. IEEE 473-1985 is especially valuable when the goal is controlled assessment rather than ad hoc observation.
- Electromagnetic site survey guidance
- 10 kHz to 10 GHz frequency range
- Environmental field assessment
- Interference identification and review
- Measurement consistency for technical sites
- Publication Date: 1985
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- This Version: 473 (1985)
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