“Computer Graphics in Science” by Cook, Olson, Nathan, Barr, Fangmeier, et al. … – ACM SIGGRAPH HISTORY ARCHIVES

“Computer Graphics in Science” by Cook, Olson, Nathan, Barr, Fangmeier, et al. …

  • 1988 20 Cover Computer Graphics in Science

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    Computer Graphics in Science

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Entry Number: 20


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    TOPICS
    • Planetary image processing/Nathan
    Corrections and enhancements of scanner data
    Examples from unmanned planetary exploration program
    • Computer Graphics and Biomolecular Modeling/Olson
    Historical development of molecular modeling scope of
    activities (naturalism, design, prediction)
    Synthesis of biomolecular models
    Sources of information-Integration of data, Interactivity
    Analysis of biomolecular models
    Algorithms-Choosing the questions. Statics, Dynamics.
    Visualization-representing properties and behavior
    Communication of biomolecular information
    • Scientific applications of graphics/Stephenson
    Superseer-cloud simulation and forecasting
    Mars viking imagery analysis-shape from shading
    MARC-A system for simulation and visualization
    of space mission scenarios
    Target tracking-discrete Bayesian filtering
    Calgary Olympics-remote sensing and data fusion
    • Teleological modeling/Barr
    Graphics applications
    Biomedical applications
    • The scientific visualization process/Fangmeier
    The role of visualization in the computational research
    cycle
    The NCSA visualization program
    Tools and techniques for visual analysis
    Examples from astrophysics, chemistry, meteorology,
    nuclear magnetic research, biology, astronomy and
    seismology


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    Mary Whitton

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    Babbage Institute

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