Radio spectrum pollution



Pollution
v • d • e
Air pollution
Particulate • Smog
Water pollution
Water stagnation
Soil contamination
Soil Guideline Values (SGVs)
Radioactive contamination
Actinides in the environment • Radiation poisoning • Radium in the environment • Uranium in the environment
Other types of pollution
Invasive species • Light pollution • Noise pollution • Radio spectrum pollution • Visual pollution
Inter-government treaties
Montreal Protocol • Nitrogen Oxide Protocol • Kyoto Protocol • CLRTAP
Major organizations
DEFRA • EPA • Global Atmosphere Watch • Greenpeace • National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Related topics
Environmental Science • Natural environment

Radio spectrum pollution is the straying of waves in the 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

  • Frequency allocation