A Novel Volumetric 3D Display for Satellite Data Visualization

The primary objective of the SBIR effort proposed herein is to develop the hardware and software prototype of a novel high-resolution volumetric three-dimensional (3D) display system that is suitable for visualizing various types of 3D data collected by satellite sensors. The proposed volumetric 3D display technique has a 360 degree look-around group viewing capability and allows a group of viewers to simultaneously view and analyze 3D data (such as hyperspectral data sets, multi-variate geospatial data, remote sensor data, etc.) without wearing any special viewing aid or goggle. Due to the complexity of satellite data analysis and visualization, the ability to provide sharable three-dimensional visualization and measurement would significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of decision making, validation, and collaborative development environment. A true 3D volumetric display device would literally add a new dimension to the advanced human/computer interface.