3D-visualization of tomographic volume data using the generalized voxel-model

18 May 1989

proceedings article
Published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Vol. 6 (1) , 51-57
https://doi.org/10.1145/329129.329364

Abstract

Multi-slice images obtained from computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging represent a 3D image volume. For its visualization we use a raycasting algorithm working on a gray-scale voxel data model. This model is extended by additional attributes such as membership to an organ or a second imaging modality (“generalized voxel model”). It is shown that the combination of different surface-rendering algorithms together with cutting and transparent display allow a realistic visualization of the human anatomy.

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