Analysis of Shielding Properties of Head Covers Made of Conductive Materials in Application to 5G Wireless Systems

The introduction of the fifth generation wireless systems caused social emotions regarding impact electromagnetic waves on people. Many people who consider themselves to be particularly sensitive radiation make metal foil head covers (so called “tinfoil hats”) shield their body from radiation. aim this paper is show how effective hat” really when applied base station in a telecommunication system. It presents results investigation effectiveness these protections terms shielding properties at frequencies used systems. research was carried out based computer simulations. Remcom XFdtd software (software: version 7.8.1 manufacturer: Remcom, 315 South Allen Street, Suite 416 State College, PA, USA) utilizing finite difference time domain method and numerical model obtain data conductive covers. found that case maximum reduction factor power density region approximately 50%. Furthermore, application surface increases value energy absorbed by human tissue some regions head. To overcome problem, design wire-based structure does not reduce user comfort presented as an alternative full-metal cover. For wave propagation horizontal plane, its performance comparable tinfoil-like structure, but makes it much more comfortable for user.