Title :
Synthesis of 3D Model of a Magnetic Field-Influenced Body from a Single Image
Author :
Wang, Cuilan ; Newman, Timothy S. ; Gallagher, Dennis
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Alabama Univ., Huntsville, AL
Abstract :
A method for recovery of a 3D model of a planet-sized cloud-like structure that is in motion and deforming but approximately governed by magnetic field properties is described. The method allows recovery of the model from a single intensity image in which the structure´s silhouette can be observed. The method exploits envelope theory and a magnetic field model. Given one intensity image and the segmented silhouette in the image, the method proceeds without human intervention to produce the 3D model. In addition to allowing 3D model synthesis, the method´s capability to yield a very compact description offers further utility. Application of the method to real-world data is also demonstrated.
Keywords :
image segmentation; 3D model synthesis; image segmentation; magnetic field-influenced body; model recovery; planet-sized cloud-like structure; single intensity image; Deformable models; Magnetic fields; Magnetic properties; Magnetosphere; NASA; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Plasma materials processing; Plasma sources; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
3D Data Processing, Visualization, and Transmission, Third International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Chapel Hill, NC
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2825-2
DOI :
10.1109/3DPVT.2006.133
