Rendering volumetric fog and other gaseous phenomena

Details Rendering volumetric fog and other gaseous phenomena Rendering volumetric fog and other gaseous phenomena

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Three-dimension

C345S589000, C345S606000

Reexamination Certificate

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11275582

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for rendering a gaseous display. The distance from a user's reference point to each pixel through the gas is determined. The distance is then converted into an attenuation factor that is used to blend the scene color with the gas color. The result can then be used to simulate patchy fog, clouds, or other gases of more or less constant density and colors.

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