Visualization in grid computing environments

被引:38
作者
Brodlie, K [1 ]
Duce, D [1 ]
Gallop, J [1 ]
Sagar, M [1 ]
Walton, J [1 ]
Wood, J [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Leeds, Sch Comp, Leeds, W Yorkshire, England
来源
IEEE VISUALIZATION 2004, PROCEEEDINGS | 2004年
关键词
grid computing; visualization systems; XML; computational steering; visualization reference models;
D O I
10.1109/VISUAL.2004.112
中图分类号
TP31 [计算机软件];
学科分类号
081202 ; 0835 ;
摘要
Grid computing provides a challenge for visualization system designers. In this research, we evolve the dataflow concept to allow parts of the visualization process to be executed remotely in a secure and seamless manner. We see dataflow at three levels: an abstract specification of the intent of the visualization; a binding of these abstract modules to a specific software system; and then a binding of software to processing and other resources. We develop an XML application capable of describing visualization at the three levels. To complement this, we have implemented an extension to a popular visualization system, IRIS Explorer, which allows modules in a dataflow pipeline to run on a set of Grid resources. For computational steering applications, we have developed a library that allows a visualization system front-end to connect to a simulation running remotely on a Grid resource. We demonstrate the work in two applications: the dispersion of a pollutant under different wind conditions; and the solution of a challenging numerical problem in elastohydrodynamic lubrication.
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页码:155 / 162
页数:8
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