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Scientific visualization in computational aerodynamics at NASA Ames Research CenterThe visualization methods used in computational fluid dynamics research at the NASA-Ames Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation facility are examined, including postprocessing, tracking, and steering methods. The visualization requirements of the facility's three-dimensional graphical workstation are outlined and the types hardware and software used to meet these requirements are discussed. The main features of the facility's current and next-generation workstations are listed. Emphasis is given to postprocessing techniques, such as dynamic interactive viewing on the workstation and recording and playback on videodisk, tape, and 16-mm film. Postprocessing software packages are described, including a three-dimensional plotter, a surface modeler, a graphical animation system, a flow analysis software toolkit, and a real-time interactive particle-tracer.
Document ID
19890067536
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Bancroft, Gordon V.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Plessel, Todd
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Merritt, Fergus
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Walatka, Pamela P.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Watson, Val
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Computer
Volume: 22
ISSN: 0018-9162
Subject Category
Computer Systems
Accession Number
89A54907
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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