ISSN:
1434-9957
Keywords:
Collision detection and response
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Physically-based modelling, Rigid and non-rigid dynamics
;
Virtual environments
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
Notes:
Abstract A class of virtual environments is concerned with the representation of behaviour that is apparent in the real world. In order to model this behaviour, sophisticated physical models are required. The development of these models, classed asphysically-based modelling, is based upon the fundamental concepts of Newtonian dynamics. Considerable research into physically-based modelling has already been conducted by the computer graphics community, permitting realistic animation of object motion. The application of physical models to virtual environments poses further problems, not least that of real-time execution in a fully interactive environment. This paper gives an overview of the existing computer graphics research concerned with physically-based modelling, discussing the merits and problems of various techniques in terms of the requirements of virtual environment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01409418
