Multi-modal Interface for Fluid Dynamics Simulations Using 3-D Localized Sound

Abstract. Multi-modal capabilities can be added to a simulation system in order to enhance data comprehension. We describe a system for adding sonification capabilities to a real-time computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulator. Our system uses Max/MSP modules to add sonic properties to CFD solutions. The enhancements described in this paper allow users to locate sound sources in a 3–D environment using stereo auditory cues to identify data features.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: SG
• Authors: Robyn Taylor, Maryia Kazakevich, Pierre Boulanger, Manuel Garcia, Walter F. Bischof
• Keywords: Computational fluid Dynamics, Multi-modal Capabilities, SG 2007, Stereo Auditory Cues