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Exploratory simulation for astrophysics

Walker, R., Kenny, P., Miao, Jingqi (2007) Exploratory simulation for astrophysics. In: SPIE Proceedings Series. Interaction and Exploration. 6495. Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering ISBN 0819466085; 9780819466082. (doi:10.1117/12.705586) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:50017)

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Abstract

Exploratory simulation involves the combination of computational steering and visualization at interactive speeds. This presents a number of challenges for large scientific data sets, such as those from astrophysics. A computational model is required such that steering the simulation while in progress is both physically valid and scientifically useful. Effective and appropriate visualization and feedback methods are needed to facilitate the discovery process. Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) techniques are of interest in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), notably for the simulation of astrophysical phenomena in areas such as star formation and evolution. This paper discusses the issues involved with creating an exploratory simulation environment for SPH. We introduce the concepts of painting and simulation trails as a novel solution to the competing concerns of interactivity and accuracy, and present a prototype of a system that implements these new ideas. This paper describes work in progress.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Proceeding)
DOI/Identification number: 10.1117/12.705586
Uncontrolled keywords: Computational fluid dynamics, Computational steering, Modelling, Scientific visualization, Simulation, Smoothed particle hydrodynamics, Star evolution, Star formation
Subjects: Q Science > QB Astronomy > QB460 Astrophysics
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Physics and Astronomy
Depositing User: Giles Tarver
Date Deposited: 04 Aug 2015 14:54 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:20 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/50017 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Miao, Jingqi.

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