Typically, these parameters are estimated from samples. The challenge is better predictions of these unknowns, as well as better tools for calculating production given a set of parameters. The VisGroup is working with scientists in ESD to create a visualization showing the Yucca Mountain storage facility. Look for this model soon in in LBL's Washington DC office. This interesting collaboration has resulted in new tools for interacting with and visualizing large datasets.
Data sets contain tens of thousands atoms are generated.
Hierarchical methods of visualization are being investigated on these data sets. ACTI Project A collaboration with the oil industry produced new commercially available products using visualization tools developed by the Visualization Group at Berkeley Lab. Computational Accelerator Physics Grand Challenge Visualization will play a key role in this Grand Challenge project, which is attempting to overcome many of the problems with simulating particle accelerator beam physics. A prototype interface - our foray into the world of VR and scientific computing. This link describes the contents of the VRModules library.