Title :
Vector field visualization
Author :
Crawfis, Roger ; Max, Nelson ; Becker, Barry
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Abstract :
We present two new techniques for rendering 3D vector fields in scientific visualisation. We also present a new technique called texture splats for rendering these volumes efficiently.<>
Keywords :
computer animation; data visualisation; mathematics computing; physics computing; rendering (computer graphics); vectors; 3D vector fields; animation; scientific visualisation; texture splats; vector field visualization; volume rendering; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic scattering; Equations; Fluid dynamics; Hardware; Magnetic liquids; Magnetohydrodynamics; Visualization; Wind speed;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
