Variability analysis of SAR from 20 MHz to 2.4 GHz for different adult and child models using finite-difference time-domain
- 22 February 2008
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Physics in Medicine & Biology
- Vol. 53 (6), 1511-1525
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/53/6/001
Abstract
This paper deals with the variability of body models used in numerical dosimetry studies. Six adult anthropomorphic voxel models have been collected and used to build 5-, 8- and 12-year-old children using a morphing method respecting anatomical parameters. Finite-difference time-domain calculations of a specific absorption rate (SAR) have been performed for a range of frequencies from 20 MHz to 2.4 GHz for isolated models illuminated by plane waves. A whole-body-averaged SAR is presented as well as the average on specific tissues such as skin, muscles, fat or bones and the average on specific parts of the body such as head, legs, arms or torso. Results point out the variability of adult models. The standard deviation of whole-body-averaged SAR of adult models can reach 40%. All phantoms are exposed to the ICNIRP reference levels. Results show that for adults, compliance with reference levels ensures compliance with basic restrictions, but concerning children models involved in this study, the whole-body-averaged SAR goes over the fundamental safety limits up to 40%.This publication has 16 references indexed in Scilit:
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