Visualization in Scientific Computing ’95: Proceedings of the Eurographics Workshop in Chia, Italy, May 3–5, 1995 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3211827293 ISBN 13: 9783211827291

Publisher: Springer, 1995

Synopsis

Visualization is nowadays indispensable to get insight into the huge amounts of data pro­ duced by large scale simulations or advanced measurement devices. The use of com­ puter graphics for scientific purposes has become a well established discipline, known as Scientific Visualization. Many problems still have to be solved, and hence the field is a very active area for research and development. This book represents results of the sixth in a well established series of international workshops on Visualization in Scien­ tific Computing organized by the EUROGRAPHICS Association in collaboration with CRS4 (Center for Advanced Studies, Research and Development in Sardinia), held from May 3 to May 5,1995, in Chia, Italy. The thirteen contributions selected for this volume cover a wide range of topics, ranging from detailed algorithmic studies to searches for new metaphors. A rough di­ vision can be made into the parts interaction, irregular meshes, volume rendering, and applications. Interaction in three dimensions is a challenging area for research. The use of three­ dimensional user interfaces for more natural manipulation of three-dimensional data and their visualization is natural, but is far from trivial to realize. Pang et al. investigate the use of common objects such as spray cans and carving knives as metaphors for visualiza­ tion tools, in order to provide an intuitive and natural three dimensional user interface. Gibson uses a voxel-based data representation, not only for visualization, but also for physical modeling of objects. A prototype system under development for haptic explo­ ration is discussed.

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Synopsis

Visualization is useful for getting an insight into the huge amounts of data produced by large-scale simulations or advanced measurement devices. The use of computer graphics for science pruposes has become a well-established discipline, known as scientific visualization. Many problems still have to be solved, and hence the field is a very active area for research and development. The 13 contributions selected for this volume cover a wide range of topics, ranging from detailed algorithmic studies to searchers for new metaphors. A rough division can be made into the parts' interaction, irregular meshes, volume rendering and applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3211827293
• ISBN 13: 9783211827291
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168
• Editor: Scateni Riccardo, Wijk Jarke J.van, Zanarini Pietro