Augmented Reality for Interactive Physical Field Visualization
Abstract
In this work is presented a sophisticated computer aided system for augmented reality generation. The system is applicable for advanced field data visualization activities such as non-destructive testing and examination; industrial testing and inspection; biomagnetics; educational activities, etc. This system makes possible combination of different data sources in one virtual reality environment that can be used for simultaneous dynamic visualization. This type of integrated visualization systems allows engineering problems to be visualized and analyzed more effectively and to acquire closer interaction in the process with the observer.
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Introduction
Augmented Reality is a fast emerging visualization technology which could take place in all kinds of human activity. It could be defined as a real-time view of a physical world environment that has been enhanced or augmented by adding virtual computer-generated information over it [1]. Augmented Reality as technology has the potential to influence significantly not only the communication and entertainment applications, but also practically all data visualization means in industry and science [1-5].
In this paper we are presenting a computer aided system for Augmented Reality generation. The system is applicable for advanced observations in field data visualization activities such as non-destructive testing and examination; industrial testing and inspection; electromagnetics and biomagnetics; education, etc. This system makes possible combination of different data sources in one virtual reality world that can be used for simultaneous dynamic visualization. Many physical fields such as thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical can be measured and visualized over a video stream, generated by virtual reality engine.
Conclusion
The proposed system allows the integration of various data collection methods types, e.g. imaging sensors and systems for magnetic, thermal and electric fields. It supports also the integration of an additional analytic component, called field calculator, into this complex virtual environment. Data fusion algorithms could be performed to create optimal visualization pattern for the user. The system is applicable for advanced field data visualization activities such as non-destructive testing and examination; industrial testing and inspection; biomagnetics; educational activities, etc. This type of integrated visualization tools and devices allows engineering systems to be visualized and analyzed more effectively in brand new observation level.