Title :
GPU-based framework for distributed interactive 3D visualization of multimodal remote sensing data
Author :
Lambers, Martin ; Kolb, Andreas
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Vision & Graphics, Univ. of Siegen, Siegen, Germany
Abstract :
Interactive visualization of remote sensing data allows the user to explore the full scope of the data sets. Combining and comparing different modalities can give additional insight. In this paper, we present a 3D visualization framework for interactive exploration of remote sensing data. Data from different modalities can be combined into a single view. The visualization can be distributed across multiple graphics processing units and/or hosts, allowing interactive exploration of remote sensing data in virtual reality systems.
Keywords :
geophysical techniques; geophysics computing; remote sensing; virtual reality; GPU-based framework; distributed interactive 3D visualization; multimodal remote sensing data; multiple graphics processing units; virtual reality; Computer displays; Data visualization; Dynamic range; Graphics; Navigation; Quality assessment; Remote sensing; Rendering (computer graphics); Synthetic aperture radar; Virtual reality; Virtual Reality; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium,2009 IEEE International,IGARSS 2009
Conference_Location :
Cape Town
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3394-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3395-7
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.2009.5417596