Title :
Physics-based modeling and real-time simulation
Author :
Chen, Jim X. ; Yonggao Yang ; Xusheng Wang
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA
Abstract :
There are many simulation tools designed for specific applications. Users need to plug in application-specific parameters or models; the simulation tool will carry out simulation, graphics rendering, and animation. The article provides an extensive list of simulation tools. Simulating physics behaviors in real time presents challenging problems for scientists and graphics researchers. Such behaviors include fluids, large data materials simulations, deformable bodies, and many other complex natural phenomena. Real time simulation systems are unusual, and the best implementations are problem dependent. The article serves as an introduction to alternative modeling and simulation methods and efficiency considerations
Keywords :
computer animation; data visualisation; digital simulation; physics computing; real-time systems; rendering (computer graphics); alternative modeling; animation; application-specific parameters; complex natural phenomena; deformable bodies; efficiency considerations; fluids; graphics rendering; graphics researchers; large data materials simulations; physics based modeling; physics behaviors; real time simulation; real time simulation systems; scientists; simulation methods; simulation tools; Animation; Computational modeling; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Computer simulation; Damping; Joining processes; Physics computing; Rendering (computer graphics); Springs;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/5992.919275
