Towards intuitive exploration tools for data visualization in VR

Authors:
Gerwin de Haan;Michal Koutek;Frits H. Post
Affiliations:
Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands;Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands;Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
Venue:
VRST '02 Proceedings of the ACM symposium on Virtual reality software and technology
Year:
2002

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Abstract

In this paper we present a basic set of intuitive exploration tools for the data visualization in a Virtual Environment on the Responsive Workbench. First, we introduce the Plexipad, a transparent acrylic panel which allows two-handed interaction in combination with a stylus. After a description of various interaction scenarios with these two devices, we present a basic set of interaction tools, which support the user in the process of exploring volumetric datasets. Besides the interaction tools for navigation and selection we present tools that are closely coupled with probing tools. These interactive probing tools are used as input for complex visualization tools and for performing virtual measurements. We illustrate the use of our tools in two applications from different research areas which use volumetric and particle data.