The document discusses the advancements of augmented reality (AR) in visualizing and rendering scientific data, particularly for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element methods (FEM). It highlights the benefits of AR, including enhanced data sharing, immersive visualization, and improved understanding of complex data through 3D overlays on real models. The text also outlines steps for deploying AR applications using game engines and discusses the rapid development of AR technology in various industries.

1. Dr.-Ing. M. Losurdo

2. • AR Extends the Range and the Visualization
Possibilities/Capabilities of Commercial and Academic Scientific Data
Rendering (Image Post-Processing)
• AR Increases Visualization Performance of Data Sharing and Client
Data Delivery/Presentation
• Holographic Rendering
• 360⁰ In-situ Rendering Immersive Reality
• Wearable Technology Industry developing at fast pace
The Augmented Reality for Numerical
Computing (CFD/FEM)

3. The Augmented Reality for Numerical
Computing (CFD/FEM)
Augmented
Reality
Multiphase
Mixing
&
Combustion
Thermal
Analysis
Aero
Dynamics

4. Enhanced 3D
Visualization
Portable and
Encrypted
Data Sharing
Personal
Perspective
Analysis
Overlay
Results on
Real Models
Vectored Mesh
Rendering
Side A Side B
Direct 3D Comparison

5. Software & Workflow integration
Computational
Software Data Format
Conversion
Augmented
Reality
Application
Computational
Software
• Data Export
• Format
Selection
Data Format
Conversion
• Tecplot
• Paraview
• …
AR App
Deployment
• AR SDK
• Game Engine
• Smart Device App.
Deployment
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
The Augmented Reality for Numerical
Computing (CFD/FEM)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

6. The Augmented Reality for Numerical
Computing (CFD/FEM)
Computational
Software
• Export Selected Data: Cross Section, Iso-surfaces, Streamlines (as tubes or 3D Elements)
Data Format
Conversion
• Exported (Mesh) Data must be converted into a Vectored Graphic
Format (e.g. COLLADA, 3DS…)
• Use Blender or similar Software for data conversion
Augmented
Reality
• Download Unity3D game Engine
• Downoload and Import Vuforia AR SDK in Unity3D
• Import your Data and adjust the scene
• Build the Application for your smart device
• Install the app on your smart device
• Open the app and point the camera on the image
targets you have created on the Vuforia website

7. CFD in AR Overlaying Real Models
BMW Z3 Pressure Iso-Surfaces overlaying real model

8. Why Use AR in Numerical Computing
• AR enhances scientific data understanding
• 3D Models can be overlaid on Real Models
• AR Data Encryption  Confidential Data Sharing
• AR Wearable Hardware suitable for CFD/FEM Visualization
• AR mounts on the standard smart devices (Android/iOS)
• as Smartphones, Tablets and 3D Glasses (Hololens)
• Wearable AR Technology Industry Developing at very fast pace
• Wide Range of Applications  Coupling with a plethora of
Computational Software and applications
• It´s Augmented Real Fun…