Title :
On-body propagation channel characterisation for UWB wireless body-centric networks
Author :
Alomainy, A. ; Hao, Y. ; Parini, C.G. ; Hall, P.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., London Univ.
Abstract :
The paper presents an experimental investigation of ultra-wideband (UWB) on-body propagation channels. Effects of different antennas on path loss and propagation delay parameters are also demonstrated. Results highlight the consequences of changes in body postures and positions on path loss and delay profile variations. The study also shows the important relation between on-body channels and antenna characteristics
Keywords :
radio networks; radiowave propagation; ultra wideband antennas; ultra wideband communication; wireless channels; UWB wireless body-centric networks; delay profile variations; on-body propagation channel characterisation; path loss; propagation delay; ultra-wideband; Antenna measurements; Antennas and propagation; Communication channels; Frequency measurement; Humans; Impedance; Performance evaluation; Propagation delay; Ultra wideband antennas; Ultra wideband technology;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2005 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8883-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2005.1551656
