Interactive Visualization of 3D Medical Data
Abstract
The rapid development of computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other 3D medical imaging modalities has inspired corresponding development of visualization methods for this data. Described in this paper are some of these methods. Emphasized are volume rendering techniques that generate extremely high-quality images directly from the 3D data. Also described are less computation-intensive methods based on extracted polygonal surface representations. The polygon-based methods can already be used for interactive visual exploration; volume renderings will become interactive with the next generation of graphics computers. We also briefly describe two unusual display systems-one based on a vibrating varifocal mirror, the other based on a head-mounted display-that enhance interactive visualization and manipulation of 3D medical data. Keywords: Medical equipment, Medical computer applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA208091
Entities
People
- Henry Fuchs
- Marc Levoy
- Stephen M. Pizer
Organizations
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill