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Article Information:
Title:
Simulation, design, development and test of antennas for wireless sensor network systems
Author(s):
Brendan O'Flynn, D. Laffey, J. Buckley, J. Barton, S.C. O'Mathuna
Journal:
Microelectronics International
Year:
2007
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Page:
3 - 6
DOI:
10.1108/13565360710745520
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
Purpose – This paper aims to describe the simulation, design, development and characterisation of antennas for wireless sensor networks operating in a variety of environments, including an under water submarine application and more usual “open air” deployments.
Design/methodology/approach – The experimental test methodology, fixtures, conditions and results used to characterize the performance of these antennas (both state of the art commercially available and those developed in-house) are presented.
Findings – The underwater test results show a near omni-directional pattern about the three principal axes, thus showing that a spherical field has been achieved for localisation purposes (with a certain loss of resolution).
Originality/value – The paper focuses on the development of a new antenna scheme to enable under water communications between robotic agents.
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Article Type:
Research paper
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Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/13565360710745520