Title :
Massive-Model Rendering Techniques: A Tutorial
Author :
Dietrich, Andreas ; Gobbetti, Enrico ; Yoon, Sung-Eui
Author_Institution :
Saarland Univ., Saarbrucken
Abstract :
The currently observed exponentially increasing size of 3D models prohibits rendering them using brute force methods. Researchers have proposed various output-sensitive rendering algorithms to overcome this challenge. This article provides an overview of this technology.
Keywords :
data visualisation; rendering (computer graphics); solid modelling; 3D model; interactive visualization; massive-model rendering technique; output-sensitive rendering algorithm; Geometry; Graphics; Layout; Memory management; Pipelines; Ray tracing; Rendering (computer graphics); Solid modeling; Spatial indexes; Tutorial; massive model visualization; real-time rendering;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCG.2007.154