Radio spectrum pollution

Radio spectrum pollution

Radio spectrum pollution is the straying of waves in the radio and electromagnetic spectrums outside their allocations that cause problems for some activities. It is a specialised form of light pollution, and of particular concern to radio astronomers.

See also

* Electromagnetic radiation and health
* Frequency allocation


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