Massively Parallel Interactive Volume Rendering (MPIRE)

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MPIRE is an interactive, distributed, direct volume rendering system. The user has a choice of rendering engines (splatting or ray casting) and a choice of platforms (Cray T3D, Cray T3E, or SGI workstation). The rendering engine is selected and controlled via a graphical user interface in the form of either a Java applet or an AVS module. Either interface gives the user direct control over all rendering parameters.

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For more information:

MPIRE home page

Credits:

Jon Genetti, Greg Johnson, San Diego Supercomputer Center, University of California, San Diego