Graphics Compatibility System (GCS). Primer on Computer Graphics Programming. Programmers Reference Manual.

Abstract

The USMA Graphics Compatibility System (GCS) is a FORTRAN-based computer graphics system designed for interactive use on a wide variety of computer graphics terminals. Due to its comprehensive and modular design, GCS provides a simplified easy-to-learn and easy-to-use approach to computer graphics, while simultaneously providing a powerfull tool which the sophisticated programmer may use for demanding and highly interactive graphical applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA063167

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Graphics
  • Grids
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Real Variables
  • Standards
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States Military Academy

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Physics

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Science.