3D widgets for exploratory scientific visualization

ABSTRACT

Scientists use a variety of visualization techniques to help understand computational fluid dynamics (CFD) datasets, but the interfaces to these techniques are generally two-dimensional and therefore are separated from the 3D view. Both rapid interactive exploration of datasets and precise control over the parameters and placement of visualization techniques are required to understand complex phenomena contained in these datasets. In this paper, we present work in progress on a 3D user interface for exploratory visualization of these datasets.

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Index Terms

• Applied computing

  • Physical sciences and engineering

    • Aerospace

    • Physics

• Computing methodologies

  • Artificial intelligence

    • Computer vision

      • Image and video acquisition

        • 3D imaging

  • Computer graphics

    • Animation

• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

    • Interaction paradigms