As I mentioned before, I wrote a mini research paper on volume rendering over the weekend. Essentially volume rending is a computer graphics technique that allows you to visualize three dimentional or higher order data. One of the most practical applications is to take CT scan and MRI data and display them as 3D objects that the user can manipulate.
If you are intesterested, you can read my paper (4 pages). Also, if you are curious and would like to see some pretty pictures, check out the Visualization Tool Kit, the Visible Human Project, and Bill Lorensen's home page. This page also has some nice pictures, but I'm not sure how long it will be around.
Posted by enigma at February 19, 2004 11:23 PM