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Wearable Antennas

In this program for the US Army, Foster-Miller integrated data and communications antennas into a soldier uniform, maintaining full antenna performance, together with the same ergonomic functionality and weight of an existing uniform. We determined that a loop-type antenna would be the best choice for clothing integration without interfering in or losing function during operations, and then chose suitable body placement for antennas.  With Foster-Miller's extensive experience in electro-textile fabrication, we built embedded antenna prototypes and evaluated loop antenna designs. The program established feasibility of the concept and revealed specific loop antenna design tradeoffs necessary for field implementation.

This program provided one of the key foundations for Foster-Miller's participation in the Objective Force Warrior program, aimed at developing soldier ensemble of the future, which will monitor individual health, transmit and receive mission-critical information, protect against numerous weapons, all while being robust and comfortable.


 

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