MCL-T whole-body SAM phantom

The MCL-T whole-body phantom is based on the same dataset of human dimensions that was used to construct the SAM head. It is available in either standing or seated configurations. The shell is 3 ± 0.3 mm thickness GRP, except for the head which meets the SAM/CTIA specification, so is 2 ± 0.2 mm over the defined regions. The body is usually made in sections - each body is made to a customer's specific requirements.

The upper torso and head is one section, the pelvic region another and the arms and legs also are removable. Each section can be separately filled with tissue-equivalent liquid. There are bellows in each section to allow for liquid expansion, and an external pressure-relief system for the main torso section is supplied.

A CAD file describing the phantom's shape is also available, and this can be imported into computational models.

Each complete body phantom is supplied with a wooden filling and transport rig, which allows the torso & head section to be safely supported upside down for filling, and to be carried when full. Transporting this section (when full) without the rig is not recommended.

It is recommended that the MCL-T broadband (30 MHz - 6 GHz) tissue-equivalent liquid is used with this phantom. Other liquid formulations may be used, but they will have narrower frequency ranges and may have high mass densities. Please consult us for more advice.

The MCL-T whole body SAM phantom also can be made from our broadband solid tissue-equivalent material, removing the need for filling.