Using ChromaDepth to obtain inexpensive single-image stereovision for scientific visualization

  • Authors:
  • Michael Bailey;Dru Clark

  • Affiliations:
  • San Diego Supercomputer Center, University of California at San Diego, PO Box 85608, San Diego, CA;San Diego Supercomputer Center, University of California at San Diego, PO Box 85608, San Diego, CA

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Graphics Tools
  • Year:
  • 1998

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Abstract

Stereographics is an effective way to enhance insight in three-dimensional scientific visualization. This is especially true for visualizations consisting of complex geometry, such as molecular studies, or where one data set needs to be registered against another, such as in earth science. But, as effective as it is, stereoviewing sees only limited use in scientific visualization because of the difficulty and expense of creating images that everyone can see. This paper demonstrates how a low-end, inexpensive viewing technique can be used as a "quick trick" to produce many of the same effects as high-end stereoviewing. Not only is this technique easy to view and easy to publish, it is easy to create. This paper shows how standard OpenGL features can be used to create such images, both statically and interactively.