scholarly journals Combining 2D and 3D Visualization with Visual Analytics in the Environmental Domain

Information ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Milena Vuckovic ◽  
Johanna Schmidt ◽  
Thomas Ortner ◽  
Daniel Cornel
Keyword(s):  
Data Visualization ◽  
Visual Analytics ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Heavy Rain ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Environmental Domain ◽  
2D Data ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
2D And 3D

The application potential of Visual Analytics (VA), with its supporting interactive 2D and 3D visualization techniques, in the environmental domain is unparalleled. Such advanced systems may enable an in-depth interactive exploration of multifaceted geospatial and temporal changes in very large and complex datasets. This is facilitated by a unique synergy of modules for simulation, analysis, and visualization, offering instantaneous visual feedback of transformative changes in the underlying data. However, even if the resulting knowledge holds great potential for supporting decision-making in the environmental domain, the consideration of such techniques still have to find their way to daily practice. To advance these developments, we demonstrate four case studies that portray different opportunities in data visualization and VA in the context of climate research and natural disaster management. Firstly, we focus on 2D data visualization and explorative analysis for climate change detection and urban microclimate development through a comprehensive time series analysis. Secondly, we focus on the combination of 2D and 3D representations and investigations for flood and storm water management through comprehensive flood and heavy rain simulations. These examples are by no means exhaustive, but serve to demonstrate how a VA framework may apply to practical research.

Building a Visual Analytics Tool for Location-Based Services

2016 ◽  
pp. 620-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdem Kaya ◽  
Mustafa Tolga Eren ◽  
Candemir Doger ◽  
Selim Saffet Balcisoy
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analytics ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Temporal Data ◽  
Density Map ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
2D And 3D

Conventional visualization techniques and tools may need to be modified and tailored for analysis purposes when the data is spatio-temporal. However, there could be a number of pitfalls for the design of such analysis tools that completely rely on the well-known techniques with well-known limitations possibly due to the multidimensionality of spatio-temporal data. In this chapter, an experimental study to empirically testify whether widely accepted advantages and limitations of 2D and 3D representations are valid for the spatio-temporal data visualization is presented. The authors implemented two simple representations, namely density map and density cube, and conducted a laboratory experiment to compare these techniques from task completion time and correctness perspectives. Results of the experiment revealed that the validity of the generally accepted properties of 2D and 3D visualization needs to be reconsidered when designing analytical tools to analyze spatio-temporal data.

Building a Visual Analytics Tool for Location-Based Services

Big Data ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 615-637
Author(s):  
Erdem Kaya ◽  
Mustafa Tolga Eren ◽  
Candemir Doger ◽  
Selim Saffet Balcisoy
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analytics ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Temporal Data ◽  
Density Map ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
2D And 3D

Conventional visualization techniques and tools may need to be modified and tailored for analysis purposes when the data is spatio-temporal. However, there could be a number of pitfalls for the design of such analysis tools that completely rely on the well-known techniques with well-known limitations possibly due to the multidimensionality of spatio-temporal data. In this chapter, an experimental study to empirically testify whether widely accepted advantages and limitations of 2D and 3D representations are valid for the spatio-temporal data visualization is presented. The authors implemented two simple representations, namely density map and density cube, and conducted a laboratory experiment to compare these techniques from task completion time and correctness perspectives. Results of the experiment revealed that the validity of the generally accepted properties of 2D and 3D visualization needs to be reconsidered when designing analytical tools to analyze spatio-temporal data.

Building a Visual Analytics Tool for Location-Based Services

2015 ◽  
pp. 150-180
Author(s):  
Erdem Kaya ◽  
Mustafa Tolga Eren ◽  
Candemir Doger ◽  
Selim Saffet Balcisoy
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analytics ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Temporal Data ◽  
Density Map ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
2D And 3D

Conventional visualization techniques and tools may need to be modified and tailored for analysis purposes when the data is spatio-temporal. However, there could be a number of pitfalls for the design of such analysis tools that completely rely on the well-known techniques with well-known limitations possibly due to the multidimensionality of spatio-temporal data. In this chapter, an experimental study to empirically testify whether widely accepted advantages and limitations of 2D and 3D representations are valid for the spatio-temporal data visualization is presented. The authors implemented two simple representations, namely density map and density cube, and conducted a laboratory experiment to compare these techniques from task completion time and correctness perspectives. Results of the experiment revealed that the validity of the generally accepted properties of 2D and 3D visualization needs to be reconsidered when designing analytical tools to analyze spatio-temporal data.

scholarly journals Pipeline for Making Images of Gas Flows in Binary Stars

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (S282) ◽  
pp. 195-196
Author(s):  
Mercedes T. Richards ◽  
Elena Slobounov ◽  
Marshall Conover ◽  
John Fisher ◽  
Alexander Cocking
Keyword(s):  
Binary Stars ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Gas Flows ◽  
Analysis Pipeline ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Stellar Spectra ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
2D And 3D ◽  
Data Analysis Pipeline ◽  
Systematic Collection

AbstractThe data collection and data analysis pipeline for the study and imaging of interacting binaries is outlined. This process includes the systematic collection of time-resolved spectra of individual systems, data reduction including subtraction of the stellar spectra, application of tomography codes to reveal images of the gas flows in 2D and 3D, comparison of the observed spectrum with synthetic spectra of the accretion disk and gas stream, and application of 3D visualization techniques.

Alternative 2D and 3D Visualization Methods for Microsurgery: Posture, Performance, and Discomfort Analysis

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denny Yu ◽  
Michael Sackllah ◽  
Charles Woolley ◽  
Steven Kasten ◽  
Thomas J. Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
3D Visualization ◽  
2D And 3D

CPU-GPU Rendering of CT Scan Images for Vertebra Reconstruction from CT Scan Images with a Calibration Policy

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Usman Khan ◽  
Usman Khan ◽  
AmanUllah Yasin ◽  
Imran Shafi ◽  
Muhammad Abid
Keyword(s):  
3D Reconstruction ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Surface Reconstruction ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Cervical Vertebra ◽  
Marching Cubes ◽  
Affine Transform ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
Visualization Algorithms ◽  
Gpu Implementation

In this work GPU implementation of classic 3D visualization algorithms namely Marching Cubes and Raycasting has been carried for cervical vertebra using VTK libraries. A proposed framework has been introduced for efficient and duly calibrated 3D reconstruction using Dicom Affine transform and Python Mayavi framework to address the limitation of benchmark visualization techniques i.e. lack of calibration, surface reconstruction artifacts and latency.

TV-MV Analytics: A visual analytics framework to explore time-varying multivariate data

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-23
Author(s):  
Aurea Soriano-Vargas ◽  
Bernd Hamann ◽  
Maria Cristina F de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analytics ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Data ◽  
Visual Exploration ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
Domain Experts ◽  
Data Mining Algorithms ◽  
Temporal Relationships ◽  
Visualization Techniques

We present an integrated interactive framework for the visual analysis of time-varying multivariate data sets. As part of our research, we performed in-depth studies concerning the applicability of visualization techniques to obtain valuable insights. We consolidated the considered analysis and visualization methods in one framework, called TV-MV Analytics. TV-MV Analytics effectively combines visualization and data mining algorithms providing the following capabilities: (1) visual exploration of multivariate data at different temporal scales, and (2) a hierarchical small multiples visualization combined with interactive clustering and multidimensional projection to detect temporal relationships in the data. We demonstrate the value of our framework for specific scenarios, by studying three use cases that were validated and discussed with domain experts.

scholarly journals Tryton Supercomputer Capabilities for Analysis of Massive Data Streams

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henryk Krawczyk ◽  
Michał Nykiel ◽  
Jerzy Proficz
Keyword(s):  
Data Streams ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Massive Data ◽  
Software Components ◽  
Network Nodes ◽  
Computer Center ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The Status ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
Massive Parallel Processing

Abstract The recently deployed supercomputer Tryton, located in the Academic Computer Center of Gdansk University of Technology, provides great means for massive parallel processing. Moreover, the status of the Center as one of the main network nodes in the PIONIER network enables the fast and reliable transfer of data produced by miscellaneous devices scattered in the area of the whole country. The typical examples of such data are streams containing radio-telescope and satellite observations. Their analysis, especially with real-time constraints, can be challenging and requires the usage of dedicated software components. We propose a solution for such parallel analysis using the supercomputer, supervised by the KASKADA platform, which with the conjunction with immerse 3D visualization techniques can be used to solve problems such as pulsar detection and chronometric or oil-spill simulation on the sea surface.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document