Table 5.
Simulation parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Simulation time | 3600 s |
| Frequency | 2400–2483.5 GHz |
| Number of nodes | 20–60 |
| MAC protocol | CSMA/CA-based IEEE 802.15.6 |
| Priorities | 0–5 (low to high) |
| Bandwidth | 1 MHz |
| Data rate | 971.4 kbps |
| Packet size | 100 Byte |
| Packet inter-arrival time (exponential distribution function) | |
| Scenario 1 (for low traffic) | (Fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, headache) 1 packet/sec |
| Scenario 2 (for high traffic) | (Fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, headache) 0.1 packet/sec |