The Effect of the Head Size on the Ear-to-Ear Radio-Propagation Channel for Body-Centric Wireless Networks

Søren Helstrup Kvist, Jesper Thaysen, Kaj Bjarne Jakobsen

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    Abstract

    The effect of the head size on the ear-to-ear radio-propagation channel as a part of a body-centric wireless network is examined. The channel quality is evaluated at 2.45 GHz in terms of path gain (|S21|) between two monopole antennas that are placed normal to the surface of the head. The investigation is done by measurements and HFSS simulations. It is found that the characteristics of the head may cause constructive or destructive interference that may result in up to 10 dB variation in the path gain.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAntennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC)
    Publication date2010
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-7304-5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event2010 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference - Loughborough, United Kingdom
    Duration: 8 Nov 20109 Nov 2010

    Conference

    Conference2010 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityLoughborough
    Period08/11/201009/11/2010

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