A data structure for a multi-illumination model renderer.

The rendering of realistic computer images is important for many scientific, technical and commercial and endeavors. Available literature provides the mathematical models to be utilized by a renderer. Lacking from the literature though are implementation details. This study examines some of the existing illumination and shading models and present a data structure and initial design for a multi-illumination model renderer.http://archive.org/details/datastructurefor00falbLieutenant Commander, United States NavyApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

A data structure for a multi-illumination model rendere

The rendering of realistic computer images is important for many scientific, technical and commercial and endeavors. Available literature provides the mathematical models to be utilized by a renderer. Lacking from the literature though are implementation details. This study examines some of the existing illumination and shading models and present a data structure and initial design for a multi-illumination model renderer. Keywords: light rays; ray tracing; computer graphics; computer generated imagessupported by contract from the United States Army Combat Developments Experimentation Center and a grant from the Naval Ocean Systems Center.http://archive.org/details/datastructurefor00zydaN0001486WR4B123ACNAApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited