Investigation of Body-Worn Self-Structuring Antenna Vest Performance
O. Akinlabi-Oladimeji, R. Fenner, B. Crowgey and E. Rothwell
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
A self-structuring antenna (SSA) is an adaptive antenna that alters its physical configuration by means of computer-controlled switches in response to changes in its environment to meet desired operational requirements (C.M. Coleman, et al., IEEE AP Magazine, pp.11-22, June 2002). The ability of the SSA to accommodate a dynamic environment makes it an ideal choice for a body worn antenna where constantly changing body positions produce complicated coupling conditions. Therefore, a body-worn antenna consisting of a self-structuring antenna vest (BWSSA) has been investigated. The BWSSA can adapt to changes in human body position, desired radiation direction, and antenna coupling to the human body. The BWSSA is configured similar to a flak jacket, and can fit on the torso of an average individual.
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI)
2010
July
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