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Uncertainty visualization using HDR volume rendering

Dinesha, Vijeth and Adabala, Neeharika and Natarajan, Vijay (2012) Uncertainty visualization using HDR volume rendering. In: Visual Computer, The, 28 (3). pp. 265-278.

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Abstract

In this paper, we explore a novel idea of using high dynamic range (HDR) technology for uncertainty visualization. We focus on scalar volumetric data sets where every data point is associated with scalar uncertainty. We design a transfer function that maps each data point to a color in HDR space. The luminance component of the color is exploited to capture uncertainty. We modify existing tone mapping techniques and suitably integrate them with volume ray casting to obtain a low dynamic range (LDR) image. The resulting image is displayed on a conventional 8-bits-per-channel display device. The usage of HDR mapping reveals fine details in uncertainty distribution and enables the users to interactively study the data in the context of corresponding uncertainty information. We demonstrate the utility of our method and evaluate the results using data sets from ocean modeling.

Item Type: Journal Article
Publication: Visual Computer, The
Publisher: Springer
Additional Information: Copyright of this article belongs to Springer.
Keywords: Uncertainty visualization;Transfer function design;Ray casting;Volume rendering;High dynamic range imaging;Tone mapping
Department/Centre: Division of Electrical Sciences > Computer Science & Automation
Date Deposited: 20 Mar 2012 11:03
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2012 11:03
URI: http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/44012

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