1. Cooperative Visualization of Geoscience Data Problem: Large Collaborative Projects –share, visualize, discuss and interpret data Kaapvaal Seismic Experiment –multi-disciplinary, multi-national experiment –geology, geophysics, geochemistry Solution: Web site for Findings –Upload data, findings to central DB –Participants can view and discuss data –Allow various “views” ( 2D, 3D, 2D overlays, tables, database queries) –Password authentication

2. Cooperative Visualization of Geoscience Data Integrated 3D Model –3D visual model constructed from data –VRML, Java3D or other methods to view –Links btw data and model –Self-organizing model (?) Current Status –Client/Server model –Client side done (except for 3D) –Some aspects of 3D model done in VRML and Open Inventor –Framework for server side

3. Cooperative Visualization of Geoscience Data What needs to be done: –3D model –Server implementation –Database schema and organization –Simple web admin Computer Science content –3D Visualization, –Distributed Systems, Cooperative Work, –Databases, Web Interfaces

4. Cooperative Visualization of Geoscience Data Why should I do this Project? –Interesting, cutting edge work –Diverse fields of development (Vis+DB+Web) –Moderate implementation difficulty but potential for advanced work –Good project specification (parts already implemented) –Facilities of CIGCES –Possible Funding Extra Info –Dennis: http://www.cs.uct.ac.za/~dburford/vis/ –CIGCES web-site: http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/cigces/