Visibility, Topology, and Inertia: New Methods in Flow Visualization
T. Günther
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE, vol. 40, no. 2, 2020, pp. 103-111
Abstract
In this article, we address three different topics in scientific visualization. The first part introduces optimization strategies that determine the visibility of line and surface geometry, such that a balance between occlusion avoidance and preservation of context is found. The second part proposes new methods for the visualization of time-dependent fluid flows, including the accurate depiction of Lagrangian scalar fields, as well as a new category of vortex identification methods. The third part introduces finite-sized particles as new application area for flow visualization, covering geometry-based methods, particle separation, topology, vortex corelines, and the determination of the origin of finite-sized particles.
