Scientific Visualization, 1

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.