Accession Number:

ADB238349

Title:

Perform Initial Measurements to Investigate Microwave Detection for Location of Hemorrhage Sites Within the Body

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jun 96-1 Jul 98

Corporate Author:

SPECTRA RESEARCH INC KETTERING OH

Personal Author(s):

• Riechers, Ronald G.

Report Date:

1998-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

86.0

Abstract:

A novel method for location and characterization of discontinuities in biological systems is described. The method uses electromagnetic waves in the RF and microwave region of the spectrum, and a modified signal processing algorithm, previously used for estimation of the angle of arrival of radar signals. Results are presented for the case of a porcine skull section, backed by a porcine brain, and the skull backed by porcine blood and brain.

Descriptors:

• *MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT
• *DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
• ALGORITHMS
• PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
• MAGNETIC FIELDS
• DETECTION
• DIELECTRICS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
• CASUALTIES
• ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRA
• HEMORRHAGE
• MAGNETIC DETECTION

Subject Categories:

• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE