Anatomical loading on a UWB antenna for shoe toe box

D. Gaetano, P. McEvoy, M. J. Ammann, C. Brannigan, L. Keating, F. Horgan

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Abstract

A UWB 6.0-8.5 GHz monopole antenna for mounting on the toe-box area of footwear is designed using a detailed model of a running shoe and a foot-shaped phantom. Variation of anatomical features between individual people gives rise to different proximity and permittivity loads on the antenna. To take account of environment, the antenna design optimization considers different proximity distances for impact on the reflection coefficient and on the radiation efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Proceedings
Pages2197-2198
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 7 Jul 201313 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period7/07/1313/07/13

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