DocumentCode
1391439
Title
Analytical Propagation Modeling of BAN Channels Based on the Creeping-Wave Theory
Author
Alves, T. ; Poussot, B. ; Laheurte, J.-M.
Author_Institution
ESYCOM, Univ. Paris-Est Copernic, Marne-la Vallee, France
Volume
59
Issue
4
fYear
2011
fDate
4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1269
Lastpage
1274
Abstract
The first analytical model of Body Area Network channels is presented. The formulation includes the body morphology and the characteristics of the human tissues. The studied transmission paths are along curved parts like the waist or the head. The model is derived from the diffraction theory describing the attenuation of creeping waves along a circular path on a lossy dielectric surface. The model is validated by measurements performed with Planar Inverted-F Antennas on human subjects.
Keywords
body area networks; electromagnetic wave diffraction; planar inverted-F antennas; PIFA; analytical propagation modeling; body morphology; circular path; creeping wave attenuation; diffraction theory; human tissues; lossy dielectric surface; planar inverted-F antennas; transmission paths; wireless body area network channels; Antenna measurements; Antennas; Gain; Gain measurement; Humans; Surface impedance; Surface waves; Body area network (BAN); creeping waves; small antennas;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-926X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAP.2010.2096184
Filename
5648754
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