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    • Understanding fluid displacement in porous media is crucial for various applications, including oil recovery and carbon sequestration.
    • Analyzing complex spatio-temporal datasets from experiments often requires advanced visualization techniques.
    • Current methods may lack the interactive capabilities needed for in-depth comparative analysis of ensemble data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and present a new visualization approach for comparative spatio-temporal analysis of displacement processes in porous media.
    • To gain insights into the influence of varying parameters (fluid properties, porous structure) on fluid flow dynamics.
    • To facilitate joint analysis of experimental ensemble datasets with domain experts.

    Main Methods:

    • Condensing image series into a single time map to capture fluid displacement.
    • Generating and simplifying spatio-temporal flow graphs to represent topological changes of the invading fluid.
    • Developing interactive tools for visualizing graph structures, experimental setups, and key performance metrics.

    Main Results:

    • The developed approach enables effective comparative analysis of ensemble datasets from porous media experiments.
    • Interactive visualizations and metric charts aid in understanding the impact of different parameters on fluid flow.
    • Domain experts provided valuable insights derived from analyzing datasets with the new tools.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed visualization approach offers an effective method for analyzing and comparing fluid displacement in porous media.
    • The generality of the approach allows for its application across various experimental conditions and porous media structures.
    • The study highlights the advantages of interactive, multi-faceted visualizations for scientific discovery in complex flow systems.