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From: MELTSNE@gecrdvm1.crd.ge.com
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Subject: Re: Scientific visualization, philosophic question
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Date: 15 Jun 90 12:22:39 GMT
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A convincing simulation will tend to do an end-run around a scientist's

analytic capabilities.  I did some little movies in Videoworks that made a
real difference in getting people to accept some simulation results of mine..

And as for 3-D pictures vs. models, the pictures do work if animated slightly.
The depth cues from motion (flip images of 2 degrees left, center, 2 degrees
right, and back) work well for me -- I have lousy depth perception.  On the
other hand, I like models made with balls and sticks, especially if the balls
are a decent brand of gumdrop.  You don't believe in tetrahedral interstices
until you've eaten a few.


                                   Ken