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Visualization supported by The Center for Computational Research

The Center for Computational Research, led by Dr. Russ Miller, utilizes cutting-edge technology for immersive 3D visualization across various fields, including medicine, history, and manufacturing. Key facilities include powerful computing systems with SGI and Sun Microsystems clusters, ensuring high processing capabilities for complex simulations. Notable projects involve 3D reconstructions of medical imagery and historical artifacts, merging traditional research with modern graphics to enhance educational and scholarly tools. The center emphasizes collaborative interdisciplinary approaches and high-performance computation.

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Visualization supported by The Center for Computational Research

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  1. Visualization supported byThe Center for Computational Research Dr. Russ Miller, Director Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, UB Senior Research Scientist, Hauptman-Woodward Inst. www.ccr.buffalo.edu

  2. CCR Computing (0.4Tflops) • SGI Origin2000 • 128 Processors (250 MHz) • 32 GB RAM • 400 GB Fibre Channel Disk Storage • IBM RS/6000 SP • 78 Processors • 26 GB Ram, 640 GB Disk Storage • Sun Microsystems Cluster • 48 Sun Ultra 5 Workstations (333MHz) • 32 Sunblades (750MHz) • Myrinet + 100BT Ethernet • SGI Intel Linux Cluster • 150 Pentium III Processors (1 GHz) • 75 GB RAM, 2.5 TB Disk Storage • Myrinet2000 + 100BT Ethernet

  3. CCR Visualization • Pyramid Systems ImmersaDesk • Immersive (3D) Visualization • Powered by an SGI Onyx2 • Networking • Internet2 (vBNS, Abilene) via NYSERNET • Manufacturing • Medical Imagery • Computational Science • Simulation & Modeling • Historical Reenactments • Multimedia Presentations

  4. Molecular Structure Determination • SnB Software by UB/HWI • “Top Algorithms of the Century” • Critical to Rational Drug Design • Important Link in Structural Biology • Vancomycin - Antibiotic of Last Resort • Collaboratory – Incorporated in Backend of System • R. Miller, C. Weeks, H. Hauptman

  5. Children’s Hospital CT • 3D Reconstruction of CT Dataset • Created with the Visualization Toolkit (VTK) on a Linux Workstation • 3D Isosurface Clearly Shows Structure that is Nearly Impossible to Determine from 2D Slices. • P. Glick & J. Rappleye

  6. Confocal Microscopy • 3D Reconstruction of an Oral Epithelial Cell • Translucent White Surface Represents the Cell Membrane • Reddish Surface Represents Groups of Bacteria • P. Prasad & J. Bergey & J. Rappleye

  7. Pan Am Exposition • 1901 Celebration • Hightlighted Americas • Featured all Aspects of Life • Arts to Technology • Buffalo • 1st American City to Light Streets with Electricity • Most Paved Streets in World • Walk Through • PSCHologram • Pan Am Temple of Music • D. More, K. Grant, J. Tilson, R. Miller, (art)N, A. Koniak • 3D • LightBox • D. More

  8. UB Virtual Site Museum(Northwest Palace of King Ashur-nasir-pal II, 883-859 B.C., ancient Assyria) • Document and Publish Unique Historical Perspective of Best-Preserved Assyrian Palace • Create a Multimedia Interactive Educational and Scholarly Research Tool • Combine Traditional Research with Modern Computer Graphics • Completely Immersive • Animated Characters • Interactive Storyboard • T. Kesavadas & S. Paley Modeling of King - Animation in Real time VR

  9. The Thing Growing • VR Interactive Fiction • User as Protagonist • Emotional Relationship between User & Virtual Character • CAVE library, Performer, XP • J. Anstey & D. Pape

  10. Peace Bridge(IBC Digital / UB VR Lab / CCR) International Crossing (USA/Canada) Existing Bridge: Old (75yrs) & Small (3 lanes) Existing USA Plaza: Small & Poor Design T. Kesavadas & B. Porcari Proposed Options Relocate USA Plaza Build a 3 Lane Companion & Rehab Original Build a 6 Lane Signature Span CCR Provides Immersive 3D Viz All Bridge & Plaza Options

  11. Buffalo Medical Corridor • Realtime Visualization of the Downtown Medical Complex • Photorealistic Representation • Alias|Wavefront and Multigen • 3D Tool for Future Development • B. Porcari & A. Koniak

  12. Sarnoff Project:Enhanced Visualization Modalities • $2.3M/yr Subcontract • Commodity Cluster-Based Viz • Parallel File Database Servers • High-Redundancy/Low-Failure • IBM Intel Linux Cluster • 28 Pentium III Processors (1 GHz) • 28 GB RAM, 2.2 TB Disk storage • Emulex + 100BT Ethernet • J. Tilson & T. Furlani

  13. Future Viz Acquisitions • Hardware • Commodity Clusters • Portable Systems • Additional Workbench • Sample Projects • “Alive on the Grid” • Networked VR Art Project in Europe and U.S.A. • J. Anstey • “Virtual Tales” • VR Art Initiative in WNY and S. Ontario • J. Anstey • Commodity Projection System • Linux-Based 3D Immersive • T. Kesavadas • ACCESS Grid

  14. Contact Information www.ccr.buffalo.edu miller@ccr.buffalo.edu CCR Animator: Carsten Bendick Stang

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