P10: Curation of data for interactive visualization of the coupled dynamic Earth models

Supervisors

Prof. Dieter Kranzlmüller, Dr. Markus Wiedemann

Advisors (int.)

Dr. Thomas Odaker (LRZ)

Advisors (ext.)

Prof. Dr. Hank Childs (Univ. Oregon), Prof. Dr. Christopher Johnson (Univ. Utah)  

Description

Visualizing the resulting models of the RTG projects requires sophisticated visualization methods for providing a broad understanding within the RTG and for the general public. This project shall research these visualization methods for the various models within the RTG, e.g. visualizations for the various force and motion fields, for dynamic topography, for seismic activity, wavefield propagation and/or for uncertainty quantification.

A grand challenge for visualizing simulation data is interactivity due to the size of the resulting datasets and limited hardware resources. This project shall provide methodical approaches that allow balancing interactivity of visualization applications with level of details of the datasets. 

Additionally, in order to provide easy and intuitive access, this project aims at using state of the art virtual reality technology, such as the CAVE installation of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre.  

Main objectives

• Design of an interactive workspace for visualization of simulation data
• Development of methods for balancing interactivity with large-scale datasets
• Visualization of modelling results for desktop and virtual reality visualization environments

RTG coupling

Input: 

• Results from P1, P2, P5, P6, P7 and Post-Doc

Output:

• Visualization of results and feedback to all doctoral projects P1 – P9 and Post-Doc
• CAVE visualizations
• Outreach activities