A Data Structure for a Multi-Illumination Model Renderer

Abstract

The rendering of realistic computer images is important for many scientific, technical and commercial and endeavors. Available literature provides the mathematical models to be utilized by a renderer. Lacking from the literature though are implementation details. This study examines some of the existing illumination and shading models and present a data structure and initial design for a multi-illumination model renderer. Keywords: light rays; ray tracing; computer graphics; computer generated images.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177059

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  • C. T. Wu
  • John S. Falby
  • Michael Zyda

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • C Programming Language
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Databases
  • Diffuse Reflection
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Heat Energy
  • Light Sources
  • Ray Tracing
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
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