Quantifying communication effectiveness of wearable antennas in defense applications

In this work, we assess the communication capability of our previously published innovative apple-shaped super high-frequency antenna, integrated with frequency selective surfaces. The study compares the performance of our antenna with several other wearable antennas intended for defense applications. Using a phase shift keying modulation scheme, key parameters such as required signal power, noise power, path loss, and received signal power are calculated and ultimately link margin (LM) and the range of effective communication. The results demonstrate that our design achieves an outstanding communication range of up to 67 m at 100 Mbps and 64 m at 200 Mbps, significantly outperforming other configurations. Through rigorous comparison with existing designs, this review establishes our antenna’s superiority in terms of communication efficiency, making it an ideal candidate for defense applications. The enhanced LM, coupled with its wearable, flexible, and compact nature, positions this antenna at the forefront of wearable communication technology for defense applications, offering improved reliability and range for military personnel in various operational scenarios.