CAWSES-II Space Weather International Collaborative Research Database in Japan (2009-2013)
Three Dimensional Visualization Using VRML
| Name of Database | Three Dimensional Visualization Using VRML |
|---|---|
| Institution | Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory, Nagoya University |
| Contents |
This database presents the method of three dimensional visualization to use VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) by Fortran and C language, and many examples of 3-dimensional visualization obtained from the computer simulation of the solar wind-magnetosphere interaction. It becomes more and more useful to use VRML in three dimensional visualization because ability of the PC quickly is progressed. Three-dimensional visualization is indispensable in order to understand 3-dimensional simulation results such as the earth's magnetosphere better. By appearance of the VRML which is only the international standard language for the Internet's 3-dimensional visualization, it would be possible to watch the 3-dimensional image as VRML file by the VRML viewer, even if people does not have 3-dimensional image processing special computers and 3-dimensional image processing special software. However, utilization and popularization of the VRML do not advance very much in present state, because there is no a convenient tool which easily makes the VRML file and also it is not easy to make the complicated VRML file. In order to develop the method for visualizing 3-dimensional simulation result of the magnetosphere by using the VRML, we have wrestled in making the VRML file earlier by utilizing experience and knowledge cultivated for a long time for the image processing using Fortran and C language. In the computer science and technology project as the extension, we have made this manual "How to Use VRML" for the purpose of the 3-dimensional visualization of the simulation results by presenting interface subroutine packages for the VRML contents preparation by Fortran and C language. This database presents all main Fortran programs and subroutine packages shown in this manual as a source program format and demonstrates many examples of 3-dimensional visualization obtained from the computer simulation of the solar wind-magnetosphere interaction. We are happy if it is useful for the simulation and data analysis scientists. |
| Examples |
 Characteristic structure of the earth's magnetosphere on October 24, 2003 after the shock wave arrival, which was obtained from 3-dimensional MHD simulation of the solar wind-magnetosphere interaction.  Three dimensional structure of the earth's magnetosphere on the equator shown by the triangular mesh for the 3-dimensional simulation data. |
| Contact | Tatsuki Ogino Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory, Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan TEL: +81-52-747-6348 FAX: +81-52-789-5891 ogino[AT]stelab.nagoya-u.ac.jp |
| Public Offering of Database |
Homepage of 3-Dimensional Visualization Using VRML Homepage of Magnetosphere (Global): Data site http://center.stelab.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jst/jikiken.html Homepage of the Center for Joint Observations and Data Processing |
| CAWSES & S-RAMP CD/DVD-ROM | SM0010 SM0012 SM0013 |