scholarly journals Survey on Electromagnetic Interference in Weather Radars in Northwestern Italy

Environments ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mattia Vaccarono ◽  
Chandra V. Chandrasekar ◽  
Renzo Bechini ◽  
Roberto Cremonini
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Weather Radar ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Electromagnetic Spectrum ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Weather Radars ◽  
X Band

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is one of the main issues in weather radar community. Data quality and post-processing algorithm, such as quantitative precipitation estimation and hydrometeor classification, are often affected by interferences. C-band radars share their operational frequency band with Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) and Wireless Area Network (WLAN), which may cause harmful interferences in radar systems. Nowadays, in northwestern Italy, the X-band weather radar managed by Arpa Piemonte is also receiving interfering signals. This work aims to introduce the RFIs phenomena affecting both C-band and X-band weather radars in Piemonte region, Italy. A preliminary method to detect the interfering sources at C-band is discussed, cross-checking data available in the regional database of electromagnetic sources and in-field measurements. A six-day measurement campaign was performed using the X-band radar as receiving antenna to collect an extensive dataset of interfering signals. The polarimetric features of the acquired RFI dataset are presented. The X-band RFIs show a day–night pattern, likely caused by human-related activities. The growth of wireless telecommunication systems, such as HiperLAN in northwestern Italy, and the continuous demand of electromagnetic spectrum portions make the understanding of electromagnetic interferences in weather radars the primary concern to ensure the data quality.

scholarly journals A Compact 3.1- 18.8 GHz Triple Band Notched UWB Antenna for mobileUWB Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
V N Koteswara Rao Devana ◽  
Dr. A. Maheswara Rao
Keyword(s):  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Uwb Antenna ◽  
X Band ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Triple Band

A compact triple band notched tapered microstrip fed Ultrawideband (UWB) antenna for wireless communication applications in C, X and Ku bands is proposed. The antenna having a compact size of 16×26 mm2, consisting of an elliptical patch and a truncated ground structure to achieve impedance of -10 dB bandwidth of 3.1 GHz to 18.8 GHz. Triple band notched characteristics are obtained from 3.7 GHz to 4.2 GHz for C band, 5.18 GHz to 5.85 GHz for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and 8 GHz to 8.4 GHz for X band applications associated with the satellite communication, fabricating three inverted slots that are U-shaped in the patch of elliptical form. Good agreement between theoretical and the practical results achieved through simulation of the antenna proposed is a compatible candidate for portable ultra-wide band applications.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Management Issues of the ISM Band for Wireless Communication in Healthcare Facilities

Volume 3 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didier Bozec ◽  
Martin Robinson ◽  
Dave Pearce ◽  
Chris Marshmann
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Electromagnetic Compatibility ◽  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Spectrum Management ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Ism Band

In recent years, advancements in the field of wireless communications have led to a proliferation of devices emitting and receiving radio frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) frequency region, also known as the 2.4GHz unlicensed Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band. These recent advances in wireless technology such as Wireless Local Area Network (WLANs) (e.g. 802.11 (Wi-Fi), Wireless Person Area Networks (WPANs) including short-range wireless systems such as Bluetooth, and wireless telemetry equipment for patient monitoring, offer great opportunities for more advanced, efficient and cost effective communications in healthcare facilities. However, the popularity of such devices has the potential to lead to electromagnetic interference (EMI) between electronic transmitting devices and medical equipment, and to disruption in essential communications caused by interference from other devices using the increasingly overloaded ISM band. Problems occur since the EMI could lead to subtle malfunctions of medical equipment that might go undetected for long period. Most importantly, such EMI has the potential to cause malfunction that could impact upon patient safety.

Research on Characteristics of Plastic Materials and Plastic Optical Fiber

2013 ◽  
Vol 738 ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Ze Yuan Han ◽  
Lu Qin Song ◽  
Yue Ming Lu
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Access Network ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Plastic Optical Fiber ◽  
Core Diameter ◽  
Plastic Materials

Plastic materials have many uses. The plastic optical fiber with a low-cost, light weight, good flexibility, big core diameter, easy coupling, anti-electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic radiation, is used for short range communication. This paper analyzed the characteristics of plastic materials and plastic optical fiber, and proposed a novel application technology for access network. In the access network, the plastic optical fiber is used as a transmission medium, from center router to the server, and the various floors of plastic optical fiber switch to the user using plastic optical fiber connections, constitute a plastic optical fiber local area network, to realize the true meaning fiber to the home.

scholarly journals Two-Step Beveled UWB Printed Monopole Antenna with Band Notch

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xiao ◽  
Zhong-Yong Wang ◽  
Ji Li ◽  
Zi-Lun Yuan ◽  
A. K. Qin
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Radio Communication ◽  
Printed Monopole

This paper presents a novel compact printed monopole ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna featured with the band notch. The proposed antenna consists of a two-step beveled radiant patch and a truncated ground plane, which can provide a good impedance matching from 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz. In order to generate the band-notched characteristics, two symmetrical slots are embedded along with the microstrip feeding line, resulting in a band notch from 5.05 GHz to 5.85 GHz. Accordingly, the mutual electromagnetic interference between the UWB and wireless local area network (WLAN) radio communication systems can be eliminated. In addition, it is shown how the slots integrated on the ground plane improve the radiation patterns. The experimental measurements are found to be in good agreement with the numerical simulations.

Strathnet—a local area network

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hutchison ◽  
Doug Shepherd
Keyword(s):  
Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network

A Local Area Network for Medical Research; Planning, Realization and Experience

1991 ◽  
Vol 30 (01) ◽  
pp. 53-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Schosser ◽  
C. Weiss ◽  
K. Messmer
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Test Installation ◽  
Cost Performance ◽  
The Public ◽  
On Line ◽  
The University

This report focusses on the planning and realization of an interdisciplinary local area network (LAN) for medical research at the University of Heidelberg. After a detailed requirements analysis, several networks were evaluated by means of a test installation, and a cost-performance analysis was carried out. At present, the LAN connects 45 (IBM-compatible) PCs, several heterogeneous mainframes (IBM, DEC and Siemens) and provides access to the public X.25 network and to wide-area networks for research (EARN, BITNET). The network supports application software that is frequently needed in medical research (word processing, statistics, graphics, literature databases and services, etc.). Compliance with existing “official” (e.g., IEEE 802.3) and “de facto” standards (e.g., PostScript) was considered to be extremely important for the selection of both hardware and software. Customized programs were developed to improve access control, user interface and on-line help. Wide acceptance of the LAN was achieved through extensive education and maintenance facilities, e.g., teaching courses, customized manuals and a hotline service. Since requirements of clinical routine differ substantially from medical research needs, two separate networks (with a gateway in between) are proposed as a solution to optimally satisfy the users’ demands.

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