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Contact
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
T +49 (0)331 288 2626
nocke@pik-potsdam.de[at]pik-potsdam.de
P.O. Box 60 12 03
14412 Potsdam
14412 Potsdam
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Thomas Nocke is a computer scientist / computer graphics researcher by training (phd in computer science at University of Rostock), has investigated the topic of climate data visualization and visual communication of climate science knowledge for two decades. Currently, he is supporting the developments of the PIK Acclimate model.
Research interests
- Agent-based modelling
- Visualization of multi-variate ensemble climate data in space and time
- Visual climate data communication
Please find the full publication list here: Publications
Scalar and flow data visualization:
- Visualization of temperature changes during a asteroid impact: see video (developed together / based on data with/by PIK RD1's Paleo Climate group)
- Jet stream visualization (summer 2010) with the LIC technique: see video (data provided by PIK's RD1)
- Antarctica ice sheet visualization with LIC and particle animation: see video (data provided by PIK RD1's Ice Sheet group)
Climate network visualization:
- Visualization of climate networks with the gtx tool: see video (courtesy of Stefan Buschmann, HPI)
- Interactive visualization session exploring climate networks with the CVG tool: see video (courtesy of Christian Tominski, Univ. of Rostock)
Multi-view illustration of climate drivers and climate impacts:
- Visualization of vegetation changes under climate change: see video (delevoped together with PIK RD1's LPJmL group)
