Most researchers need to interpret data. Visualisation is a term that covers a number of methods to present data visually to help illustrate to the researcher or others the meaning hidden within the data. These methods range from simple charts and graphs to fully immersive experiences with spatial, temporal, tactile and auditory components.
The services presented here focus on stereoscopic interpretation of data that can be considered in 3 spatial dimensions. However, ITS supports other mechanisms for data visualisation.
WestGrid Collaboration and Visualization Facility (WGCVF)
The WGCVF provides stereo-optical projection on a single screen for viewing three dimensional data and visuals with full depth perception. This facility will permit the researcher to view data before moving it to a large facility, such as the SRC centre, below. Among the tools available for use here are Avizo and Paraview. More information about the WGCVF.
SRC 3-D Virtual Reality Centre
U of S researchers have some free access to the 3-D Virtual Reality Centre at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University that provides the SRC with technical support from Information Technology Services.
The Centre provides an excellent facility for a group of researchers to view and interact with data projected in stereo on wall-sized screens. To read more on the Centre, read Viewing data in 3-D now possible in the On Campus News.
For more information and to arrange access to the facility under this MOU, please contact:
Brian Reilkoff
Consultant, Geosciences, Information Technology Services
E-mail: brian.reilkoff@usask.ca
Phone: 306-966-5704
