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Scientific Visualization is concerned with techniques that allow scientists and engineers X;#Ni}af
to extract knowledge from the results of simulations and computations. Advances 2t>>08T
in scientific computation are allowing mathematical models and simulations BJ
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to become increasingly complex and detailed. This results in a closer approximation t\Qm2Q)>
to reality thus enhancing the possibility of acquiring new knowledge and understanding. %Q;:nVt
Tremendously large collections of numerical values, which contain a great deal H6`zzH0"
of information, are being produced and collected. The problem is to convey all of 2^:iU{
this information to the scientist so that effective use can be made of the human creative P:1eWP
and analytic capabilities. This requires a method of communication with a high m#RMd,'X
bandwidth and an effective interface. Computer generated images and human vision sAZL,w
mediated by the principles of perceptual psychology are the means used in scientific 0TiDQ4}i[
visualization to achieve this communication. The foundation material for the BAT.>
techniques of Scientific Visualization are derived from many areas including, for example, GpR,n2
computer graphics, image processing, computer vision, perceptual psychology, |O"Pb`V+
applied mathematics, computer aided design, signal processing and numerical '[HU!8F
analysis. A-$C6q
This book is based on selected lectures given by leading experts in Scientific ^?0?*
Visualization during a workshop held at Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. Topics include Vn_>c#B
user issues in visualization, large data visualization, unstructured mesh processing 3jto$_3'w
for visualization, volumetric visualization, flow visualization, medical visualization M.C`nI4
and visualization systems. The methods of visualizing data developed by Scientific v^[!NygShs
Visualization researchers presented in this book are having broad impact on the way *0r!eD
other scientists, engineers and practitioners are processing and understanding their ]2|KG3t
data from sensors, simulations and mathematics models. 2&AX_#P
We would like to express our warmest thanks to the authors and referees for their 6k+tO%{~
hard work. We would also like to thank Fabien Vivodtzev for his help in administering CL t(_!q
the reviewing and editing process. eQqCRXx
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