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Scientific Visualization is concerned with techniques that allow scientists and engineers FpU>^'2]
to extract knowledge from the results of simulations and computations. Advances q5S9C%b
in scientific computation are allowing mathematical models and simulations ],].zlN
to become increasingly complex and detailed. This results in a closer approximation EoDA]6?Lj
to reality thus enhancing the possibility of acquiring new knowledge and understanding. 8q7b_Pq1U
Tremendously large collections of numerical values, which contain a great deal <gBA1oRz
of information, are being produced and collected. The problem is to convey all of <OPArht
this information to the scientist so that effective use can be made of the human creative Wc
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and analytic capabilities. This requires a method of communication with a high Etm?'
bandwidth and an effective interface. Computer generated images and human vision 7 X4LJf
mediated by the principles of perceptual psychology are the means used in scientific RD&PDXT4
visualization to achieve this communication. The foundation material for the Z3!`J&
techniques of Scientific Visualization are derived from many areas including, for example, }(u
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applied mathematics, computer aided design, signal processing and numerical Rf1x`wml
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This book is based on selected lectures given by leading experts in Scientific >(RkZ}z
Visualization during a workshop held at Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. Topics include (7*}-Uy[C
user issues in visualization, large data visualization, unstructured mesh processing /Ci<xmP
for visualization, volumetric visualization, flow visualization, medical visualization P0b7S'a4!
and visualization systems. The methods of visualizing data developed by Scientific |Q>IrT
Visualization researchers presented in this book are having broad impact on the way Z?z.?ar
other scientists, engineers and practitioners are processing and understanding their U/BR*Zn]*
data from sensors, simulations and mathematics models. :M5l*sIO2
We would like to express our warmest thanks to the authors and referees for their zx7{U8*`<
hard work. We would also like to thank Fabien Vivodtzev for his help in administering @lph)A Nk
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