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The core objectives of the scientific visualization capability within the center are as follows:
- To provide the tools and techniques to visualize, analyze and interpret complex scientific data. Using the powerful graphics PCs and other equipment in the lab researchers are able to view results using high resolution, true color graphics, 3D modeling and animation.
- To provide a state of the art facility enabling 3D visualization and presentation of scientific data. In this context the center provides both a medium for facilitating communication with current collaborators and a powerful tool for presenting the work done within the laboratory to potential future collaborators.
- To provide the capabilities to allow researchers to present scientific data in stereographic 3D at any locale.
The lab has several graphics PC, two projectors and other peripherals. These are listed in the Hardware section. A detailed listing of Software in the lab is also available.
A Gallery of recent movies created in the lab is also available.
Hardware
For development and onsite presentations:
- A dual boot X-86 based PC running Redhat Linux and Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
- An Electorhome Marquee 8000 ultra high resolution graphics projector.
- Two StereoGraphics EXXR Emitters enabling full infrared coverage and stereoscopic 3D visualization.
- Twenty liquid crystal shuttering eyewear systems (StereoGraphic's CrystalEyes®) enabling stereographic 3D display applications on both the projector and the desktop.
- A Plasma screen, PlasmaSync 50XME: NEC Solutions Inc.
For offsite presentations:
- A dual boot Dell Precision M70 X-86 based laptop running Redhat Linux and Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
- A StereoGraphic's InFocus DepthQ® Projector Bundle: A projector and dual emitter system, which together with CrystalEyes® eyewear can provide stereoscopic 3D visualization at any locale.
Software
The following graphical visualization systems are used primarily within the center:
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