Computer simulation and physical phantom models for estimating the dielectric properties of rhinoceros tissue.

ABSTRACT: In vivo and ex vivo sensors have the potential to aid tracking and anti-poaching endeavours and provide new insights into rhinoceros physiology and environment. However, the propagation of electromagnetic signals in rhinoceros tissue is currently not known. We present simulation and agar models of the rhinoceros that allow the investigation of electromagnetic propagation by in vivo and ex vivo devices without the need for surgery. Since the dielectric properties of rhinoceros tissue have not been documented, the conductivity and permittivity of the skin, fat, muscle, blood and other organs are first approximated by means of a meta-analysis that includes animals with similar physical properties. Subsequently, we develop anatomical models that include dermal layers, internal organs and a ske

SUBMITTER: van Zyl FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6541259 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature