Case study: an integrated approach for steering, visualization, and analysis of atmospheric simulations

In the research described, we have constructed a tightly coupled set of methods for monitoring, steering, and applying visual analysis to large scale simulations. The work shows how a collaborative, interdisciplinary process that teams application and computer scientists can result in a powerful integrated approach. The integrated design allows great flexibility in the development and use of analysis tools. The work also shows that visual analysis is a necessary component for full understanding of spatially complex, time dependent atmospheric processes.