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| A few years
ago, advanced visualization required large, expensive facilities.
Today, high-end visualization can be done at a cost marginally higher
than a typical workstation. The Northwestern University Information
Technology Visualization Lab (Vislab) is a versatile lab
that allows individual researchers and small groups to carry out visualization
completely for teaching and research. The Vislab has been used for
several projects since it was created. The stereocopic images from
the Mars Exploration Rover mission have provided an excellent opportunity
to use the Vislab facility to create high-quality visuals for the
public as well as display them for small groups. The geowall 3D projection
system in the Vislab is similar to the one on public display at the
Adler Planetarium
& Astronomy Museum. Moreover, coordinated work between Northwestern
and Adler has resulting in compelling images, slideshows, and presentations
from Mars, all in 3-D! At Northwestern, we have used this stereocopic content in geology and astronomy undergraduate classes and for outreach to area schools (see, Outreach section for details). |
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