Parallel FDTD simulations for WBAN channel characterization using different body models

FDTD simulations are done for wireless body area network channel characterization with the focus on the effect of the body-model type. Under different WBAN scenarios, the reception-level and phase results are compared between the heterogeneous and homogeneous Virtual Family Male model. If the heterogeneous model is considered as more realistic compared to a homogeneous one, the provided data helps estimating the received-field uncertainty due to a homogeneous model.