Sustainable Wireless Information Systems

After working years at the carrier (teleoperator) and in various mobile platform R&D projects,   I started to see things differently.

The next paper is my first attempt to integrate my interest in EMF / health topics to my information systems research work.

This paper is called "Sustainable Wireless Computing - Designing Public Information Systems to Reduce Radiation Exposure ".

It will be presented and discussed at:

IRIS31 - The 31st Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia in Åre, Sweden

Abstract:

"Wireless devices enable place independent communication and thus provide usability advantages. Often WiFi hot spots and mobile phone base stations are installed without proper discussion about health implications. Similarly, there is seldom discussion where it is allowed to use wireless devices.

The electromagnetic fields and microwaves related possible health risks are illustrated in this paper through research findings and radiation measurements.

The research question here is, how wireless information systems can be implemented risk-free in public organisations like schools and libraries.

The design research methodology is utilised and design rules are implied. In the conclusions chapter some practices to reduce radiation exposure are suggested."

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Since my research is incomplete (at early stages), comments and improvement suggestions welcome :-)