Data Science Journal (May 2015)

An Improved Seeding Algorithm of Magnetic Flux Lines Based on Data in 3D Space

  • Jia Zhong,
  • Xiaoyan Hu,
  • Ziming Zou

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2481/dsj-2015-006
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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This paper will propose an approach to increase the accuracy and efficiency of seeding algorithms of magnetic flux lines in magnetic field visualization. To obtain accurate and reliable visualization results, the density of the magnetic flux lines should map the magnetic induction intensity, and seed points should determine the density of the magnetic flux lines. However, the traditional seeding algorithm, which is a statistical algorithm based on data, will produce errors when computing magnetic flux through subdivision of the plane. To achieve higher accuracy, more subdivisions should be made, which will reduce efficiency. This paper analyzes the errors made when the traditional seeding algorithm is used and gives an improved algorithm. It then validates the accuracy and efficiency of the improved algorithm by comparing the results of the two algorithms with results from the equivalent magnetic flux algorithm.

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