Computer vision as a tool for image synthesis

Susan S. Bowen

doi:10.1117/12.205967

7 April 1995 Computer vision as a tool for image synthesis

Susan S. Bowen

Proceedings Volume 2410, Visual Data Exploration and Analysis II; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.205967
Event: IS&T/SPIE's Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

An exciting use of visualization technology is to provide an environment to explore physical phenomena in a way that cannot be duplicated experimentally. Image synthesis is the method that is used to analyze a typical flow visualization study of a modern aircraft configuration. In particular, tuft and liquid crystal flow visualization studies are used to illustrate the synthesis scheme. This paper details a data environment suitable for image synthesis using real-world and synthetic components. Computer vision techniques are used to extract features from aerodynamic image data. These features, or primitives can be combined in a single scene to view multiple data sets simultaneously. The methods for layering or merging these diverse primitives are detailed. In addition to detailing the steps of the analysis-to-synthesis pathway, a comparison of the effectiveness of segmentation techniques at achieving the required feature extraction is discussed.

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Susan S. Bowen "Computer vision as a tool for image synthesis", Proc. SPIE 2410, Visual Data Exploration and Analysis II, (7 April 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.205967

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