Title :
On-body channel modelling: Measurements and statistical analysis
Author :
Michalopoulou, A. ; Alexandridis, A.A. ; Peppas, K. ; Zervos, T. ; Lazarakis, F. ; Dangakis, K. ; Kaklamani, D.I.
Abstract :
This paper investigates the propagation phenomena and the fading experienced by on-body channels at 2.45 GHz, focusing on the effect of the human body. This investigation is based on signal measurements conducted for both stationary and mobile user cases using bodyworn antennas placed in various positions on the human body. The effect of the antenna location and the human body movement on the fading characteristics of the on-body channels is extensively studied through statistical analysis of the measurement data.
Keywords :
antennas; body area networks; fading channels; radiowave propagation; statistical analysis; antenna location; bodyworn antennas; fading characteristics; frequency 2.45 GHz; human body movement; mobile user; on-body channel modelling; propagation phenomena; signal measurements; stationary user; statistical analysis; Antenna measurements; Fading; Legged locomotion; Receiving antennas; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2010 Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7304-5
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2010.5666174
