Research Article

Performance Analysis of ZigBee Wireless Networks for AAL through Hybrid Ray Launching and Collaborative Filtering

Table 2

Properties of the most common materials for our 3D ray launching simulations.

MaterialPermittivity ()Conductivity (σ) [S/m]

Air10
Plywood2.880.21
Concrete5.660.142
Brick wall4.110.0364
Glass6.0610−12
Metal4.54 × 107
Polycarbonate30.2