Τhe HERMES Program

The HERMES Program is an innovative system for the continuous monitoring of the electromagnetic radiation at radio frequencies, emitted to the environment by various sources, such as radio and television station transmitting antennas, mobile telephony antennas, radars, etc.

Moreover, more detailed measurements, known as narrow-band measurements, are also taken for the needs of the HERMES Program. Narrow-band measurements are not carried out on 24 hour basis, but are taken at regular intervals at selected locations. These measurements provide information about the contribution of each source of electromagnetic radiation to the total level of radiation recorded.

The results of the measurements are posted to this website where anyone who is interested can access the values of the electromagnetic radiation levels recorded by the monitoring stations and compare them with the limits which apply in Greece.

The HERMES Program has two objectives: To record the levels of electromagnetic radiation emitted to the environment by various sources such as radio and television station transmitting antennas, mobile telephony antennas and so on, and also to provide valid, up-to-date information to citizens about the results of these measurements.

The HERMES Program is being implemented by the Mobile Radio-Communications Laboratory / National Technical University of Athens and the Radiocommunications Laboratory / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The two universities (a) ensure that the results of the measurements are valid and (b) check and confirm that equipment is working properly. The National Technical University of Athens and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have the overall scientific responsibility of the Program in southern and northern Greece respectively. System equipment has been kindly donated by the mobile telephony provider, Vodafone.

How can I join the Program?

To indicate your interest in participating in the HERMES Program or to obtain any other information or clarifications please send an email to the following email addresses:
webmaster@hermes.ntua.gr (Southern Greece)
hermes@physics.auth.gr (Northern Greece)
and emfinfo.gr@vodafone.com.