State of the Art in Computer Graphics

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-v

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2. Introduction

   1. Introduction

      • David F. Rogers, Rae A. Earnshaw

      Pages 1-3

3. Visualization of Data

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5

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   2. Visual Analysis of Fluid Dynamics

      • Val Watson, Pamela P. Walatka

      Pages 7-18

   3. Modeling and Visualization of Empirical Data

      • Ingrid Carlbom

      Pages 19-65

   4. Comparing Methods of Interpolation for Scattered Volumetric Data

      • Gregory M. Nielson, John Tvedt

      Pages 67-86

4. Modeling

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87

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   2. Abstraction, Context, and Constraint

      • Roy Hall, Mimi Bussan

      Pages 89-102

   3. Topological Modeling of Phenomena for a Visual Computer

      • Tosiyasu L. Kunii

      Pages 103-131

   4. Volume Rendering Strange Attractors

      • Dietmar Saupe, Wayne Tvedt

      Pages 133-139

5. Virtual Reality Techniques

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 141-141

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   2. Stereo Computer Graphics

      • David F. McAllister

      Pages 143-175

   3. Synthetic Experience

      • Warren Robinett

      Pages 177-194

6. Hardware Architectures for Visualization

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 195-195

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   2. Architectures for 3D Graphics Display Hardware

      • Turner Whitted

      Pages 197-232

7. Back Matter

   Pages 233-253

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State of the Art in Computer Graphics Aspects of Visualization This is the fourth volume derived from a State of . . . the Art in Computer Graphics Summer Institute. It represents a snapshot of a number of topics in computer graphics, topics which include visualization of scientific data; modeling; some aspects of visualization in virtual reality; and hardware architectures for visu­ alization. Many papers first present a background introduction to the topic, followed by discussion of current work in the topic. The volume is thus equally suitable for nonspecialists in a particular area, and for the more experienced researcher in the field. It also enables general readers to obtain an acquaintance with a particular topic area sufficient to apply that knowledge in the context of solving current problems. The volume is organized into four chapters - Visualization of Data, Modeling, Virtual Reality Techniques, and Hardware Architectures for Visualization. In the first chapter, Val Watson and Pamela Walatka address the visual aspects of fluid dynamic computations. They discuss algorithms for function-mapped surfaces and cutting planes, isosurfaces, particle traces, and topology extractions. They point out that current visualization systems are limited by low information transfer bandwidth, poor response to viewing and model accuracy modification requests, mismatches between model rendering and human cognitive capabilities, and ineffective interactive tools. However, Watson and Walatka indicate that proposed systems will correct most of these problems.

• 3D
• Stereo
• computer
• computer graphics
• graphics
• modeling
• rendering
• technology
• visualization

• Aerospace Engineering Department, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, USA

  David F. Rogers

• University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

  Rae A. Earnshaw

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