Volumetric image analysis : an overview

Volumetric image analysis is a fast emerging field with much potential medical imaging technology.

This introductory text reflects all major aspects of the topic and explains its relation to other types of image analysis.

The presentation combines a mathematical analysis with a description of medical and seismic applications.

In each case, the data acquisition process is summarized and the goal of the particular application domain is discussed.

Aspects of visualization are also addressed, including volume rendering and surface rendering.