Vision: Interactive visualization directly on natural, compact representations using heterogeneous computers - in the cloud.

The primary objective of the project is to:

Build expertise in Norway on methods for high-quality interactive visualization processes run on a cloud-based infrastructure of heterogeneous computers.

The secondary objectives are to develop:

1. Methodologies for processing using the domain’s natural compact representation that is appropriate for heterogeneous computers.
2.  Direct visualization techniques that are both high-quality and interactive, working directly on the natural compact representation of the domain.
3.  Methods for balanced processing in an elastic heterogeneous cloud infrastructure through auto-tuning.
4. Framework for remote interaction with cloud-based processing using mobile clients.

As part of fulfilling these objectives, the following application areas will be investigated: Remote web-based visualization of simulation results from isogeometric analysis, interactive surgical training, and reservoir flow.
 

Funding: The Research Council of Norway (80%), Industry partners (20%), Knowledge-building Project with User Involvement (KMB), 2010-2014.

Partners: SINTEF ICT (coordinator), Ceetron, SimSurgery, and Statoil