An integrated visualization platform named PRISM (Plasma Research Integrated System for Multi-diagnostics) has been developed for the KSTAR tokamak. Comprehensive plasma characterization requires examining data from multiple diagnostic systems, but these data are typically accessed through separate tools with different interfaces. Comparing measurements across diagnostics also requires coordinate transformation to a common magnetic geometry, which adds additional steps to the analysis workflow. PRISM addresses these issues by integrating multiple diagnostics under a unified interface with built-in equilibrium mapping and data quality controls. The platform enables simultaneous visualization of profiles and time traces from multiple shots, time points, and spatial channels, facilitating systematic parameter scans and cross-diagnostic validation. PRISM also provides two-dimensional radiation profile visualization with equilibrium overlay and visible camera image sequence analysis. For magnetohydrodynamic fluctuation studies, spectrogram generation, and toroidal mode number spectrum analysis are included. The modular architecture allows straightforward extension to additional diagnostics. PRISM has been deployed on the KSTAR experimental server and is actively used by researchers for experimental data assessment. • Unifies multiple KSTAR diagnostics under a single interface with built-in EFIT coordinate mapping. • Enables overlay of diagnostics measuring the same plasma parameter for cross-validation. • Supports multi-shot, multi-timepoint, and multi-channel comparison with automatic color coding. • Provides MHD fluctuation analysis, 2D radiation visualization, and visible camera image analysis. • Includes automatic data quality controls to reduce misinterpretation of diagnostic data.
J H Lee (Thu,) studied this question.