Interference in body area networks: Are signal-links and interference-links independent?

Date

2009

Authors

Zhang, Jian (Andrew)
Hanlen, Leif
Miniutti, Dino
Rodda, David
Gilbert, Ben

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IEEE Computer Society

Abstract

Network-to-network interference is a challenging problem in wireless body area networks which move frequently and operate in a non-coordinated way. In this paper, we characterize interference based on field measurements. We examine the correlation and independence between the desired (signal) and interference channels. The results show that over long periods, the two channels are statistically un-correlated. Over a short periods, the channels may become correlated, particularly when the channel variation is small.

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Keywords: Body Area Network; Channel variations; Field measurement; Interference channels; Short periods; Two channel; Wireless body area network; Radio communication

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Proceedings of The 20th IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC 2009)

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Conference paper

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2037-12-31