Title :
Path loss models for wireless communication channel along arm and torso: measurements and simulations
Author :
Reusens, E. ; Joseph, W. ; Vermeeren, G. ; Martens, L. ; Latré, B. ; Moerman, I. ; Braem, B. ; Blondia, C.
Author_Institution :
Ghent Univ./IBBT, Ghent
Abstract :
In this paper, measurements are performed on a real human using two half-wavelength dipoles, considering different parts of the human body separately. Path loss models are developed for the on- body channels along the arm and torso. The measurement results are verified with FDTD (Finite-Difference Time-Domain) simulations, using an anatomically correct configuration of the arms.
Keywords :
finite difference time-domain analysis; radio networks; receiving antennas; transmitting antennas; wireless channels; FDTD; electromagnetic wave propagation; finite-difference time-domain simulations; half-wavelength dipoles; path loss models; wireless body area network; wireless communication channel; Antenna measurements; Biological system modeling; Body sensor networks; Finite difference methods; Humans; Loss measurement; Performance evaluation; Time domain analysis; Torso; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4395501
