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Volume Graphics 2001 pp 309–320Cite as

Hierarchical Perspective Volume Rendering Using Triangle Fans

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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.

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  1. Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing (CIPIC) Department of Computer Science, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616-8562, USA

    Greg Schussman & Nelson Max

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  1. Greg Schussman
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  1. Department of Computer Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY, USA

    Klaus Mueller PhD  & Arie E. Kaufman PhD  & 

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Schussman, G., Max, N. (2001). Hierarchical Perspective Volume Rendering Using Triangle Fans. In: Mueller, K., Kaufman, A.E. (eds) Volume Graphics 2001. Eurographics. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6756-4_21

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