Event Details
Combining 2D and 3D Views for Visualization of Spatial Data
Presenter: Melanie Tory - Simon Fraser University
Supervisor: Dr. M. Storey - Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department
Date: Wed, September 3, 2003
Time: 13:30:00 - 14:30:00
Place: Centre of Innovative Teaching (CIT), Room 116
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT:
I will examine and compare methods to combine two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) displays for visualization of 3D spatial data, such as medical imaging data or CAD models. Both 2D and 3D displays are valuable for different reasons. 3D displays can provide an overview of the information space, illustrate the 3D shape of objects, and support 3D navigation. 2D displays can reduce occlusion, display undistorted angles and distances, and enable precise positioning and navigation. Combining 2D and 3D displays should enable us to capture the benefits of both, to better support tasks performed with the help of visualizations.
Biography:
Melanie Tory is a PhD candidate in the Graphics, Usability, and Visualization (GRUVI) lab at Simon Fraser University. She received a BSc degree from the University of British Columbia in 1999. Her research objective is to enhance the value of visualization tools by developing and evaluating effective user interfaces. She expects to complete her thesis work on combining 2D and 3D views for visualization of spatial data by Spring 2004