Multi-channel train visual simulation system based on PC cluster

  • Authors:
  • Tang Bing;Su Hu;Pan Zhigeng;Zhou Meiyu

  • Affiliations:
  • Zhejiang University;Southwest Jiaotong University;Zhejiang University;Southwest Jiaotong University

  • Venue:
  • VRCAI '04 Proceedings of the 2004 ACM SIGGRAPH international conference on Virtual Reality continuum and its applications in industry
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Train visual simulation system is an important component of a train simulator. Now advanced train visual simulation systems are usually equipped with large-wide projection screen or multiprojection screens to display, and high-end graphic workstation to complete the multiple channels real-time rendering task. They can provide the user large field of view and bring a strong feeling of immersion with the support of interactive devices. This paper presented a multi-channel train visual simulation system based on PC cluster. The new system has a close or even better performance compared to SGI high performance workstation based visual simulation system, furthermore it will cut down the system cost a lot. The techniques of photorealistic rendering, emergency simulation and natural phenomena simulation such as raining and snowing are also discussed in detail.