Beyond the Renderer: Software Architecture for Parallel Graphics and Visualization.

Abstract

As numerous implementations have demonstrated, software based parallel rendering is an effective way to obtain the needed computational power for a variety of challenging applications in computer graphics and scientific visualization. To fully realize their potential, however, parallel renderers need to be integrated into a complete environment for generating, manipulating, and delivering visual data. We examine the structure and components of such an environment, including the programming and user interfaces, rendering engines, and image delivery systems. We consider some of the constraints imposed by real world applications and discuss the problems and issues involved in bringing parallel rendering out of the lab and into production.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA321977

Entities

People

  • Thomas W. Crockett

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Data Visualization
  • Environment
  • Graphics
  • Production
  • Software Design
  • User Interface
  • Visualizations

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Computer Vision.
  • Database Systems and Applications