@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1195,
	  title     = {Robust On-Body Communications using Creeping Wave: Methodology and Analysis},
	  author    = {M. Ali and  K. Masood},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {In this paper methodology to exploit creeping wave
for body area network BAN communication reliability are described.
Creeping wave propagation effects are visualized & analyzed.
During this work Dipole, IA antennas various antennas were
redesigned using existing designs and their propagation
characteristics were verified for optimum performance when used on
BANs. These antennas were then applied on body shapes-including
rectangular, spherical and cylindrical so that all the effects of actual
human body can be taken nearly into account. Parametric simulation
scheme was devised so that on Body channel characterization can be
visualized at front, curved and back region. In the next phase
multiple inputs multiple output MIMO scheme was introduced where
virtual antennas were used in order to diminish the effects of
antennas on the propagation of waves. Results were, extracted and
analyzed at different heights. Finally based on comparative
measurement and analysis it was concluded that on body propagation
can be exploited to gain spatial diversity.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering},
	  volume    = {5},
	  number    = {10},
	  year      = {2011},
	  pages     = {1314 - 1318},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1195},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/58},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 58, 2011},
	}