A Textile Patch Antenna with Dual Polarization for Rescue Workers' Garments

Conference: EuCAP 2009 - 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
03/23/2009 - 03/27/2009 at Berlin, Germany

Proceedings: EuCAP 2009

Pages: 4Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Vallozzi, Luigi; Rogier, Hendrik (Department of Information Technology, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, 9000 Ghent, Belgium)
Hertleer, Carla (Department of Textiles, Ghent University, Technologiepark 907, 9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium)

Abstract:
In the context of wearable textile systems, antennas are needed that exploit diversity and exhibit robustness to harsh environmental conditions. A novel dual-polarized, textile patch antenna, on a fire-retardant and water-repellent substrate, was designed and realized. Extensive performance measurements and simulations in open-space and on-body situations showed promising results.