First-generation ASCI production visualization environment

Visualizing terascale computing results requires considering the entire data visualization system. The systems approach presented in the paper decreases the time needed to prepare large data sets for visualization four-fold. To explore the issues of very large data sets, the paper first considers an analyst's workflow and presents a systems engineering method to improve the workflow process. Then it presents a systems perspective of information flow with an emphasis on team environments. A case study demonstrates an application of the systems approach to improve an early production visualization system.