A Raster scan visibility algorithm for parametric surfaces

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dc.contributor.advisorAkin, J. E.en_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWierum, Frederic A.en_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWheeler, Mary F.en_US
dc.creatorMontgomery, Jeromeen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:32:54Zen_US
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:32:54Zen_US
dc.date.issued1984en_US
dc.description.abstractA raster scan visibility algorithm is presented for contouring on parametric surfaces. The algorithm entails three-dimensional aspects of coloring, shading, and visibility of points. The approach uses parametric interpolation functions as the primary basis in computations. This technique along with a predictor-corrector method makes contour line tracing on each element more accurate. Continuous color variations on each surface are produced through the use of interpolation functions. The color at every display point can be assigned in proportion to the value of the quantity of interest at that pixel. Shading is included involving several possibilities of the shading rule. They may include ambient light, diffuse reflection, specular reflection, shadows, or transparency. A combination of these may also be included. All of the graphics generated using this algorithm can be displayed on color graphics, as well as, non-color graphics display terminals, and line printers. The algorithm could be used as a segment of a complete computer graphics package.en_US
dc.format.digitalOriginreformatted digitalen_US
dc.format.extent86 ppen_US
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS M.E. 1984 MONTGOMERYen_US
dc.identifier.citationMontgomery, Jerome. "A Raster scan visibility algorithm for parametric surfaces." (1984) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104835">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104835</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.digitalRICE2481en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104835en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.titleA Raster scan visibility algorithm for parametric surfacesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineeringen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineeringen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Artsen_US
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