Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
image tie compression, terrain visualization, slow network connection, DVIEW
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Computer Science
Abstract
In the 3D graphics lab at BYU we have developed a terrain visualization program called DVIEW capable of handling extremely large datasets. Our largest model is a piece of the Wasatch front nearly 100 miles long and 50 miles wide. The original vision for DVIEW was to provide users with fast internet connections with the opportunity to navigate the model on their home PCs. We have developed methods in the lab that make it possible to render the model at interactive frame rates with commodity hardware. Unfortunately, only a fast network connection can handle the enormous amount of data that this application requires. This project seeks to alleviate the problem by compressing the data.
Recommended Citation
Lloyd, Brandon and Egbert, Dr. Parris K.
(2014)
"Image Tile Compression for Interactive Terrain Visualization with a Slow Network Connection,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1188.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1188