Scientific Visualization - Hardcover

K. W. Brodlie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387545654 ISBN 13: 9780387545653

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1992

Synopsis

This volume represents a full consideration of the subject of scientific visualization and is intended to be a reference guide for the community on the technical aspects of the subject. The topics covered include Framework, Visualization Techniques, Data Facilities, Human Computer Interface, Applications, Products, Glossary of Terms, Bibliography and Enabling Technologies. An Introduction gives an overview of the current field, and a final chapter summarises the Conclusions of the present work. Scientific visualization is concerned with exploring data and information in such a way as to gain understanding and insight into the data. This is a fundamental objective of much scientific investigation. To achieve this goal, scientific visualization utilises aspects in the areas of computer graphics, user-interface methodology, image processing, system design, and signal processing. This book provides comprehensive information on scientific visualization and is international in its scope. The material is suitable for visualization tool makers and those involved in designing the next generation of systems. The range of applications included provides users and developers with valuable information on the current potential of scientific visualization systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387545654
• ISBN 13: 9780387545653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308