Prism : a multi-view visualization tool for multi-physics simulation.

Conference · 01 March 2005

OSTI ID:948253

Garasi, Christopher Joseph; Rogers, David H

Complex simulations (in particular, those involving multiple coupled physics) cannot be understood solely using geometry-based visualizations. Such visualizations are necessary in interpreting results and gaining insights into kinematics, however they are insufficient when striving to understand why or how something happened, or when investigating a simulation's dynamic evolution. For multiphysics simulations (e.g. those including solid dynamics with thermal conduction, magnetohydrodynamics, and radiation hydrodynamics) complex interactions between physics and material properties take place within the code which must be investigated in other ways. Drawing on the extensive previous work in view coordination, brushing and linking techniques, and powerful visualization libraries, we have developed Prism, an application targeted for a specific analytic need at Sandia National Laboratories. This multiview scientific visualization tool tightly integrates geometric and phase space views of simulation data and material models. Working closely with analysts, we have developed this production tool to promote understanding of complex, multiphysics simulations. We discuss the current implementation of Prism, along with specific examples of results obtained by using the tool.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 948253
• Report Number(s): SAND2005-1797C
• Conference Information: Proposed for presentation at the 3rd International Conference on Coordinated and Multiple Views in Exploratory Visualization held July 5-8, 2005 in London, UK.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY
HYDRODYNAMICS
IMPLEMENTATION
MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS
PHASE SPACE
PHYSICS
PRODUCTION
RADIATIONS
SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES
SIMULATION
THERMAL CONDUCTION