Hierarchichal perspective volume rendering using triangle fans

Authors:
Greg Schussman;Nelson Max
Affiliations:
Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing, Department of Computer Science, University of California, Davis, CA;Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing, Department of Computer Science, University of California, Davis, CA
Venue:
VG'01 Proceedings of the 2001 Eurographics conference on Volume Graphics
Year:
2001

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Abstract

We present a method of accelerated perspective volume rendering using cell projection, triangle fans, and a data hierarchy. The hierarchy allows mixed resolution rendering, greatly increasing speed. We utilize triangle fans for additional speed and texture mapped opacity for accuracy.