The progressive grid: Introducing a new grid class for efficient CFD visualization

We present a new generic progressive data format and framework for CFD-Data, which is specialized for scientific data simulation: The progressive grids. While using arbitrary types of cells and partitioning schemes, simulation data can be stored progressively. Hierarchically arranged by its level of detail the data can be adapted efficiently to many systems with different ressources. Maintaining a modular approach, we are able to implement, test and update different kinds of progressive grids by adjusting the corresponding parts of the system.