Component-Based Problem Solving Environments for Large-Scale Scientific Computing

Overview :

This paper gives a description of design and implementation of the
SCIRun PSE, BioPSE, and Uintah. Fundamental concepts in scientific
visualization are covered as well as concepts of object oriented
design and practical implementation.


Review :

The paper gives an excellent explanation of basic problems with
the visualization of enormous datasets and the practical limitations
associated with design decisions. The daunting task of implementing 
a practical, parallel, flexible system are explained well. SCIRun
is a fairly mature body of software and this paper reflects that fact.

Uintah sounds particularly interesting and the focus of a major
initiative. From the description in that paper, Unitah is in the
design and initial implementation phase. This will certainly be
and interesting body of software based on its' genealogy !


Recommendation :

Publish as is