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VISUALISATION ALGORITHM [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
DEF

The use of computer graphics and image processing to present models or characteristics of processes or objects for supporting human understanding.

CONT

If intellectual amplification is the goal (of virtual reality research), then scientific visualisation is the toolbox offered to those scientists who are seeking to extend their power.

CONT

Parallel visualisation algorithms for scientific and engineering applications.

OBS

Examples: A display image created by combining magnetic resonance scans of a tumor; volumetric top and side views of a lake showing temperature data; a two-dimensional model of electrical waves in the heart.

OBS

scientific visualization; visualization: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • visualisation algorithm

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
DEF

Utilisation de l'infographie et du traitement d'image pour représenter des modèles ou des caractéristiques de processus ou d'objets de façon à les rendre plus compréhensibles par l'homme.

OBS

Exemples : L'image d'une tumeur obtenue par balayage à résonance magnétique; une vue volumétrique horizontale ou verticale d'un lac montrant les températures enregistrées; un modèle bidimensionnel des ondes électriques du cœur.

OBS

visualisation; visualisation scientifique; représentation visuelle : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
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