Advanced electromagnetic field visualization using the virtual reality modeling language standard

Author

Bartsch, Michael ; Clemens, Markus ; Hippler, Tobias ; Weiland, Thomas

Author_Institution

Comput. Simulation Technol. GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany

Volume

37

Issue

5

fYear

2001

fDate

9/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

3604

Lastpage

3607

Abstract

The Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is presented to be suited for the visualization of 3-D results of electromagnetic field simulations, here performed with the CAE program MAFIA. Based on shape primitives, it allows the modeling of transparent materials and arbitrary object coloration. Its object oriented approach allows the combination of contour and arrow plots with ease. The VRML interpolator mechanism is used to include animated arrow plots and moving charged particles

Keywords

data visualisation; digital simulation; electrical engineering computing; electromagnetic fields; engineering graphics; object-oriented methods; solid modelling; virtual reality languages; 3D graphics; CAE program; EM field simulations; MAFIA; OO approach; VRML interpolator mechanism; VRML standard; Virtual Reality Modeling Language standard; advanced EM field visualization; animated arrow plots; arbitrary object coloration; contour plots; electromagnetic field visualization; moving charged particles; object oriented approach; shape primitives; transparent materials; Animation; Computer aided engineering; Data visualization; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic modeling; Graphics; Layout; Object oriented modeling; Shape; Virtual reality;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9464

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/20.952672

Filename

952672