DocumentCode
1228530
Title
The Use of TLM and Kriging Methods for Electromagnetic Compatibility Management in Health Care Facilities
Author
Valente, Wilson, Jr. ; Rosa, Alexandre Dalla ; Raizer, Adroaldo ; Pichon, Lionel
Author_Institution
Grupo de Eng. em Compatibilidade Eletromagnetica-GEMCO, Univ. Fed. de Santa Catarina-UFSC, Florianopolis
Volume
44
Issue
6
fYear
2008
fDate
6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1478
Lastpage
1481
Abstract
This paper promotes the use of numerical methods as an alternative tool in order to evaluate and manage electromagnetic compatibility in health care facilities. Numerical analysis is performed employing the transmission line modeling (TLM) method and kriging, which are supported by measurement tests, providing a reliable assessment of the electromagnetic profile established in clinical environments.
Keywords
electromagnetic compatibility; health care; statistical analysis; transmission line matrix methods; TLM methods; electromagnetic compatibility management; electromagnetic profile; health care facilities; kriging methods; numerical analysis; transmission line modeling; Electric field measurement; health care facilities; numerical analysis; transmission line modeling method;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9464
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMAG.2007.915985
Filename
4527014
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