A level-set method for flow visualization

R. Westermann, C. Johnson, T. Ertl

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Abstract

In this paper we propose a technique for visualizing steady flow. Using this technique, we first convert the vector field data into a scalar level-set representation. We then analyze the dynamic behavior and subsequent distortion of level-sets and interactively monitor the evolving structures by means of texture-based surface rendering. Next, we combine geometrical and topological considerations to derive a multiscale representation and to implement a method for the automatic placement of a sparse set of graphical primitives depicting homogeneous streams in the fields. Using the resulting algorithms, we have built a visualization system that enables us to effectively display the flow direction and its dynamics even for dense 3D fields.

Original languageEnglish
Pages147-154+550
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes
Event2000 IEEE Visualization Conference - Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Duration: 8 Oct 200013 Oct 2000

Conference

Conference2000 IEEE Visualization Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySalt Lake City, UT
Period8/10/0013/10/00

Keywords

  • Feature Extraction
  • Flow Visualization
  • Level-Sets
  • Multiscale Representation
  • Texture Mapping

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