Application areas of Computer Graphics

Application of Computer Graphics

Computer Graphics has numerous applications, some of which are listed below −

• Computer graphics user interfaces (GUIs) − A graphic, mouse-oriented paradigm which allows the user to interact with a computer.
• Business presentation graphics − "A picture is worth a thousand words".
• Cartography − Drawing maps.
• Weather Maps − Real-time mapping, symbolic representations.
• Satellite Imaging − Geodesic images.
• Photo Enhancement − Sharpening blurred photos.
• Medical imaging − MRIs, CAT scans, etc. - Non-invasive internal examination.
• Engineering drawings − mechanical, electrical, civil, etc. - Replacing the blueprints of the past.
• Typography − The use of character images in publishing - replacing the hard type of the past.
• Architecture − Construction plans, exterior sketches - replacing the blueprints and hand drawings of the past.
• Art − Computers provide a new medium for artists.
• Training − Flight simulators, computer aided instruction, etc.
• Entertainment − Movies and games.
• Simulation and modeling − Replacing physical modeling and enactments