title: A parallel coordinates style interface for exploratory volume visualization.
abstract: We present a user interface, based on parallel coordinates, that facilitates exploration of volume data. By explicitly representing the visualization parameter space, the interface provides an overview of rendering options and enables users to easily explore different parameters. Rendered images are stored in an integrated history bar that facilitates backtracking to previous visualization options. Initial usability testing showed clear agreement between users and experts of various backgrounds (usability, graphic design, volume visualization, and medical physics) that the proposed user interface is a valuable data exploration tool.
authors.affiliation: Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4, Canada. melanie@cs.ubc.ca
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tory
authors.forename: Simeon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Potts
authors.forename: Torsten
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Möller
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D009862:Online Systems; D010363:Pattern Recognition, Automated / Q000379:methods; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012984:Software; D012985:Software Design; D014584:User-Computer Interface