Title :
Analytical propagation modelling of BAN channels based on the creeping wave theory
Author :
Alves, T. ; Poussot, B. ; Laheurte, J. -M ; Terchoune, H. ; Wong, M.-F. ; Hanna, V Fouad
Author_Institution :
UPEMLV, Marne-la-Vallée, France
Abstract :
This paper presents the first attempt to provide analytical models of BAN channels including the body morphology. Studied transmissions are along curved parts like waist or head. An accurate model is derived from diffraction theory used in the prediction of the surface wave attenuation on curved surfaces. The validity of the model is first confirmed with simulations and a set of measurements is then presented.
Keywords :
Analytical models; Attenuation measurement; Biological system modeling; Body sensor networks; Context modeling; Humans; Microwave propagation; Surface morphology; Surface treatment; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2010 Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Barcelona, Spain
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6431-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-84-7653-472-4
