A microwave radiometer system for use in biomedical applications.

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dc.contributor.advisorJean, B. Randall.
dc.contributor.authorBallew, Laura R.
dc.contributor.departmentEngineering.en
dc.contributor.otherBaylor University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering.en
dc.date.accessioned2007-02-21T22:39:34Z
dc.date.available2007-02-21T22:39:34Z
dc.date.copyright2006-12
dc.date.issued2007-02-21T22:39:34Z
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (p. 65-67).en
dc.description.abstractThe biomedical industry is a rapidly growing sector and demands are increasing for the production of safe and noninvasive technologies. With the current surge of diabetes, a very desirable application for these technologies is a non-invasive monitor for blood glucose level. Recently, microwave sensing has offered hope for safer diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. One specific sensing technique involves a microwave radiometer, which provides a purely passive measurement of naturally emitted electromagnetic radiation from material objects. A highly sensitive receiver, the radiometer can detect radiation for the purpose of obtaining useful information about a particular object, thus providing a safe tool for the biomedical industry. This thesis outlines the microwave properties of radiometry and presents the design of a microwave radiometer aimed at biomedical applications. Experimental results demonstrate the applicability and repeatability of the device, as well as its performance as a biomedical sensor.en
dc.description.degreeM.S.en
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityby Laura R. Ballew.en
dc.format.extentxii, 67 p. : ill.en
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/4956
dc.language.isoen_USen
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dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen
dc.subjectRadiometers -- Design and construction.en
dc.subjectMicrowave detectors -- Design and construction.en
dc.subjectBiosensors -- Design and construction.en
dc.subjectBlood sugar -- Measurement.en
dc.subjectGlucose -- Measurement.en
dc.titleA microwave radiometer system for use in biomedical applications.en
dc.typeThesisen

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