Occlusion Culling Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey

Authors:
Ioannis Pantazopoulos; Spyros Tzafestas
Affiliations:
Intelligent Robotics and Automation Laboratory, Signals, Control and Robotics Division, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, National Technical University of Athens, Zographou, Athens, ...;Intelligent Robotics and Automation Laboratory, Signals, Control and Robotics Division, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, National Technical University of Athens, Zographou, Athens, ...
Venue:
Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems
Year:
2002

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Abstract

In this paper, occlusion culling techniques that appeared in the last decade are reviewed. Occlusion culling techniques are responsible for reducing the polygons rendered by the graphics hardware with the target of achieving real-time rendering. The various techniques are discussed in detail and a synopsis table with their main characteristics is given.