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
fDate :
4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2010.2096184
