Large-Format Autostereo Volume Integrating Synthetic Holographic 3D Visualization System

Advanced scientific visualization systems are sought to extract scientific insights from high volumes of data generated by simulations and experiments. Specifically, these systems should provide collaborative data analysis and visualization with capabilities to communicate among users, creating a sense of participation and knowledge sharing via novel display technologies such as 3D autostereo. To address these needs, POC proposes to develop an advanced collaborative super high-resolution autostereo volumetric 3D visualization system that is scalable to wall size and that will allow multiple users to freely visualize and collaboratively analyze high-density volumetric scientific data in a distortion-free autostereo (without eyewear) 3D format. The proposed system consists of a high-speed angular image beam scanner based on high frame-rate digital micromirror spatial light modulators, a holographic multiplexed projection screen, multichannel video image generation, and interface electronics. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: This super high-resolution wall-size volumetric 3D display visualization system will be extremely useful for scientific visualization because typical 3D displays now used by scientists are two-view (left/right) stereo systems. The revolutionary display of high-density information in a true volumetric 3D format can significantly improve 3D perception and aid visualization of details otherwise obscured in 3D, significantly enhancing scientific understanding of physical processes such as the Earth